Yuletide Marimbist, The (Book 2)

8 More Christmas Favorites for Solo Marimba

The Yuletide Marimbist, Book 2 was created to continue filling the void in Christmas literature for 4-mallet solo marimba. Like the first book, these arrangements span a wide range of styles and are suitable for diverse performance venues – both sacred and secular.

Program Notes

The Yuletide Marimbist, Book 2 was created to continue filling the void in Christmas literature for 4-mallet solo marimba. Like the first book, these arrangements span a wide range of styles and are suitable for diverse performance venues – both sacred and secular. Only a 4.3-octave (low A) marimba is necessary, but you are welcome to play some bass notes down one octave if you have an extended range instrument. A bonus companion book is included, giving you the option to turn each arrangement into a duet, trio, or even a quartet. Use your imagination! All of the arrangements are flexible in that they may be repeated one or more times by utilizing “D.S./D.C.” indications. Suggested stickings can be found throughout, but they are merely recommendations based on my own technique and musical sensitivities. Below you will find performance notes for each solo. Have fun and continue spreading the holiday cheer!

The First Noel
Coventry Carol
O Come, All Ye Faithful
Away in a Manger
Ding! Dong! Merrily on High
Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming
We Three Kings
Joy to the World

Grade Level: 3
Copyright: 2014
Number of Players: 1
Duration: 23:00 total

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Instrumentation

Marimba (4.3-octave)
Companion book included accompaniments for Vibraphone & Auxiliary Percussion