Hopscotch

Hopscotch is a playful, although not entirely innocent, composition where the game-like mentality is pursued on a variety of levels. The first movement serves as a prelude to the dance-like flavor of the second movement. Challenging work for both performers.

Program Notes

Written for Marimolin. The composer says of the piece, “As the title suggests, Hopscotch is a playful, although not entirely innocent, composition where the game-like mentality is pursued on a variety of levels." The first movement serves as a prelude to the dance-like flavor of the second movement. Very technically demanding work for both performers. Must have excellent ensemble skills. 4-mallet technique required.

Grade Level: 5
Copyright: 1991
Number of Players: 2
Duration: 9:10

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Instrumentation

Violin
Marimba (5-octave)