Aquarium (Saint-Saëns) - Matt Moore [DIGITAL SCORE]

Written for keyboard percussion sextet, Aquarium is an arrangement of Saint-Saëns’ enchanting movement of the same name from The Carnival of the Animals. Musicality is at the forefront as players are challenged with complex, layered lines and multiple opportunities for rubato. Perfect for a middle or high school ensemble!

Genre: Percussion Ensemble | # of Players: 6
Level: Medium | Duration: 2:30

Instrumentation
Bells
Xylophone 1*
Xylophone 2*
Vibraphone
Marimba 1**
Marimba 2**

*The two xylophone parts are playable on one instrument. ** The two marimba parts are playable on one 4.3-octave (low A) instrument.

Program Notes
Written for keyboard percussion sextet, Aquarium is an arrangement of Saint-Saëns’ enchanting movement of the same name from The Carnival of the Animals. Musicality is at the forefront as players are challenged with complex, layered lines and multiple opportunities for rubato. Perfect for a middle or high school ensemble!