Alborada del Gracioso

General Info

Composer: Maurice Ravel
Arranger: Jim Ancona
Difficulty: Advanced
Duration: 00:04:00
Cost: $45.00

Instrumentation

Player 1: Glockenspiel & Snare Drum & Castanets & Triangle
Player 2: Xylophone & Crotales
Player 3: Vibraphone 1 & Crash Cymbal
Player 4: Vibraphone 2 & Suspended Cymbal (16")
Player 5: Vibraphone 3
Player 6: Marimba 1 & Suspended Cymbal (20")
Player 7: Marimba 2 & Suspended Cymbal (18")
Player 8: Marimba 3
Player 9: Timpani & Hi Hat

Description

James Ancona's percussion ensemble arrangement of Alborada del Gracioso recreates the colorful and vibrant work of Ravel's original. Originally written in 2001 and premiered by the Santa Clara Vanguard percussion ensemble, this arrangement will challenge performers and engage audiences with its accessible Spanish flair. The middle section features a soloistic marimba cadenza which utilizes advanced 4-mallet rotations and is answered by colorfully scored ensemble interjections.