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Boomerang (Perc Ens 8-10+)
Genre: Percussion Ensemble
Series: The Ignite Series
# of Players: 8-10
Level: Medium Easy | Duration: 3:30
Publisher: C. Alan Publications | Copyright: 2020
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$32.00
Item #:
27030
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Notes & Instrumentation
Beginning with driving rhythms reminiscent of the Australian Outback, shifting to a delicate melody that is passed around the ensemble, and ending with a return of the original theme. Boomerang is scored for 8-10 players and is a perfect fit for programs teaching a combination of students at a variety of experience levels.
Genre: Percussion Ensemble | # of Players: 8-10
Level: Medium Easy | Duration: 3:30
Instrumentation
Glockenspiel (may double with Vibraphone)
Xylophone (may double with Marimba)
Vibraphone (optional)
Marimba 1 (4-octave; may share with Marimba 2)
Marimba 2 (4.3-octave; may share with Marimba 1)
Percussion 1: Claves (may substitute High Woodblock)
Percussion 2: Shaker (may substitute Maracas)
Percussion 3: Suspended Cymbal, Triangle
Percussion 4: Snare Drum
Percussion 5: Bass Drum (optional; may substitute Low Tom)
Program Notes
Adapted from the first movement of “Outback” for 4-mallet marimba, Boomerang has been expanded for percussion ensemble. Beginning with driving rhythms reminiscent of the Australian Outback, shifting to a delicate melody that is passed around the ensemble, and ending with a return of the original theme. This piece is scored for 8-10 players and is a perfect fit for programs teaching a combination of students at a variety of experience levels. -
Product Reviews
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Percussive Notes New Literature Review
Published by C. Alan under their “Ignite” series, which is geared towards younger players (middle school, early high school), this ensemble piece is adapted from the first movement of Amanda Sycamore’s original marimba solo, “Outback.” The phrases are easily defined and contain plenty of dynamic changes. There are moments featuring the keyboards as well as the percussion so that every player is active.
What’s interesting about the keyboard melodies is that during the A material, the ends of the phrases are different between players, but the beginnings of the phrases are rhythmically identical. This should give the players a chance to lock in well with each other before their parts vary. Whether this was intentional or not, it may aid in keeping the ensemble together and help with learning the music quickly.
What I liked most is that the composer seemed to create with adaptability in mind. Although there are five keyboard parts, the two for marimba are written so that both players can be on one instrument. Almost every percussion part comes with a recommendation for an alternate instrument. The composer’s teaching experience is shown through the understanding that not all percussion students are going to be at the same playing level. In fact, many programs draw students from multiple grade levels to pull off a percussion ensemble. Thankfully, the keyboard and percussion parts are varied in difficulty for just this occasion.
Ben Cantrell
PERCUSSIVE NOTES
VOL. 59, NO. 3, JUNE 2021 Ben Cantrell on Jun 29th 2022
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