Adelant

Price: 
$66.00

Adelant

Arranger/Composer: 

Mendoza, Ivan

Item Code:
31030
Publisher: 
C. Alan Publications

Derived from the Spanish word "adelante," meaning "forward," Adelant is a sextet for 2 vibes, 2 marimbas, piano, and percussion that seeks to create a cinematic & immersive listening experience for both the audience and performers.

Program Notes

Adelant is composed for percussion sextet consisting of two marimbas, two vibraphones, percussion and piano. It is a small-scale work that aims to sonically emulate the sound of a full percussion orchestra using only a few players and limited instrumentation. The term is derived from the Spanish word "adelante," meaning "forward," which underlies the compositional intent to create a cinematic and immersive listening experience for both the audience and performers.

Grade Level: Medium Advanced
Copyright: 2022
Number of Players: 6
Duration: 6:30

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    Instrumentation

    Vibraphone 1 + Suspended Cymbal
    Vibraphone 2 + Suspended Cymbal
    Marimba 1 [5-octave] + 1 Crotale (D5)
    Marimba 2 [5-octave] + Sizzle Cymbal
    Piano

    Percussion: 4 Toms, Kick Drum, Roto-Tom, High Bongo, Snare Drum, Suspended Cymbal, China Cymbal, Finger Cymbals, Wind Chimes