Clapping Music Variations - Percussion Ensemble

A fantastic multiple percussion piece for 12 players, inspired by Steve Reich's 1972 duet for hand-clapping, "Clapping Music." "Those looking to take their marimba chops on the road should consider incorporating this piece into their tour. " Joshua D. Smith, Percussive Notes.

Instrumentation:

Hi-hat, snare drum, tenor drum, bass drum, sizzle cymbal

Hi-hat, snare drum, bass drum, tenor drum

Vibraphone 1

Vibraphone 2

High-pitched bell, marimba 1 (high)

Low-pitched bell, marimba 1 (low)

Hand claps, crotales

Hand claps, orchestra bells

Marimba 2 (high)

Marimba 2 (low)

Xylophone, gong

Hammered Dulcimer (optional) or Cimbalom