Digital Dances 2 (Marimba Quartet)

The second in a series of marimba quartets, the work is heavily influenced by EDM and video game music. Digital Dances 2 combines a constant driving pulse with unexpected harmonies, odd meters, and classical forms to emulate popular electronic music in a way that is entertaining in the concert hall!

Genre: Percussion Ensemble | # of Players: 4
Level: Medium Difficult | Duration: 7:45

Instrumentation
Marimba 1 (4-octave)
Marimba 2 (4.3-octave)
Marimba 3 (4.5-octave)
Marimba 4 (5-octave)

Program Notes
This marimba quartet was composed for percussionist Dan Pessalano in the summer of 2012. It was premiered the following December in Ithaca, NY. The second in a series of marimba quartets, the work is heavily influenced by EDM and video game music. Digital Dances 2 combines a constant driving pulse with unexpected harmonies, odd meters, and classical forms to emulate popular electronic music in a way that is (hopefully) entertaining in the concert hall!