Cat's Pajamas, The (Flex Perc Ens 3-9)

The Cat’s Pajamas was a slang phrase popularized by “flappers” of the Roaring 1920’s. This phrase was used to describe something that young people thought was “great” or “fun.” This ragtime inspired ensemble features the xylophone player with interjections for the snare drum or drum set performer.

Genre: Flex Percussion Ensemble | # of Players: 3-9
Series: N/A
Level: Intermediate | Duration: 3:00

Instrumentation
Conductor's Score (8.5"x11" stapled booklet)

Glockenspiel
Xylophone
Vibraphone
Marimba 1 [4-octave]
Marimba 2 [4.3-octave]
Timpani [4 drums]
Snare Drum
Bass Drum
Cymbals: Ride, Sizzle, Hi-Hat, Splash
Drum Set [optional]

Program Notes
The Cat’s Pajamas was a slang phrase popularized by “flappers” of the Roaring 1920’s. This phrase was used to describe something that young people thought was “great” or “fun.”

This ragtime inspired ensemble features the xylophone player with interjections for the snare drum or drum set performer. All rhythms should be slightly swung, and the tempo should be moderate.