Arrival Suite, The (Flute/Marimba Duet)

Set in three movements, The Arrival Suite is a lovely duet for flute & marimba that uses ambitious themes & uncertain harmony to depict the expectation of mysterious revelation found within the discovery of the unknown.

Genre: Duet for Flute & Marimba | # of Players: 2
Level: Medium | Duration: 8:00

Instrumentation
Flute
Marimba (5-octave)

Program Notes
The Arrival Suite uses ambitious themes and uncertain harmony to depict the expectation of mysterious revelation found within the discovery of the unknown. “Fantasy” features a grand motive that connects adventure with exploration. “Nocturne” employs unstable harmony to express the limitations and variability of a discovery. Finally, “Dance and Presto” juggles the ideals of collaboration and conflict.