Product Description
Fading Away was originally composed for an Indoor Concert Percussion ensemble for use in WGI competitions. It was also later re-arranged into a marching show called Red Shadow.
This piece goes through a few different sections to provide a few different opportunities to learn different musical styles. From bombastic, aggressive, and driving, to melancholy and ballad-like. There is even an opportunity to feature a drum set soloist near the end if you wish, though Ive also written a soli to be played by the many players in that section if you prefer.
Instrumentation
14 Players - Glockenspiel, Xylophone(*2), Vibraphone, Marimba (2 players), Chimes, Synthesizer, Sample Trigger Device, Drum Set, Snare Drum, Concert Toms (4), Drum set or Marching Bass Drum (Horizontal), Suspended Cymbal, Ride Cymbal, Splash Cymbal, China Cymbal, Hi-hat, Tambourine, Wood Blocks (4), Cow Bell, Triangle, Wind Chimes, Tam-tam
*The Marimba 3 part was originally played on a 2nd Xylophone, but if you have a 2nd marimba available, I would highly encourage you to use that!
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