Combo Meal (Perc Ens 9-14+)

Combo Meal is designed to be a flexible composition for early percussion programs or schools that desire to introduce students to percussion ensemble. It is a large percussion work arranged to ensure that every part is heard and contributing to the ensemble whole by means of careful orchestration and effective textural variation. Both keyboard and non-pitched percussion sections are featured independently, layered passages allow new voices and patterns to be introduced individually, and full ensemble passages are scored for excellent voice transparency. The piece can be performed with a range of players and uses instruments commonly found in a school band room.

Genre: Percussion Ensemble | # of Players: 9-14+
Series: The Ignite Series
Level: Medium Easy | Duration: 3:00

Instrumentation
Bells (may substitute or double with Vibraphone)
Chimes/Crash Cymbals (optional)
Xylophone
Marimba 1 [4-octave]** (may be played on Xylophone)
Marimba 2 [4 or 4.3-octave]**
Timpani [3 drums](optional)
Temple Blocks (optional)
Bongos (may substitute or double with Congas or High Toms)
Triangle
Suspended Cymbal (optional)
Snare Drum 1
Snare Drum 2
Tenor Drum (may substitute or double with Low Tom)
Bass Drum

* Like all pieces in the Ignite Series, the instrumentation is flexible for some or all parts. You may perform with as few as 9 players or with as many as you have in your percussion ensemble by doubling parts.

** Marimba 1 & 2 may be played on one 4.3-octave instrument.

Program Notes
Written for the Santan Junior High percussion class (Chandler, AZ), Combo Meal is designed to be a flexible composition for early percussion programs or schools that desire to introduce students to percussion ensemble. It is a large percussion work arranged to ensure that every part is heard and contributing to the ensemble whole by means of careful orchestration and effective textural variation. Both keyboard and non-pitched percussion sections are featured independently, layered passages allow new voices and patterns to be introduced individually, and full ensemble passages are scored for excellent voice transparency. The piece can be performed with a range of players and uses instruments commonly found in a school band room.