Adelant (Percussion Sextet)

Derived from the Spanish word "adelante," meaning "forward," Adelant is a sextet for 2 vibes, 2 marimbas, piano, and percussion that seeks to create a cinematic & immersive listening experience for both the audience and performers.

Genre: Percussion Ensemble | # of Players: 6
Series: N/A
Level: Medium Advanced | Duration: 6:30

Instrumentation
Vibraphone 1 + Suspended Cymbal
Vibraphone 2 + Suspended Cymbal
Marimba 1 [5-octave] + 1 Crotale (D5)
Marimba 2 [5-octave] + Sizzle Cymbal
Piano

Percussion: 4 Toms, Kick Drum, Roto-Tom, High Bongo, Snare Drum, Suspended Cymbal, China Cymbal, Finger Cymbals, Wind Chimes

Program Notes
Adelant is composed for percussion sextet consisting of two marimbas, two vibraphones, percussion and piano. It is a small-scale work that aims to sonically emulate the sound of a full percussion orchestra using only a few players and limited instrumentation. The term is derived from the Spanish word “adelante,” meaning “forward,” which underlies the compositional intent to create a cinematic and immersive listening experience for both the audience and performers.