Housetop Variations

As the name implies, Housetop Variations is based on the Christmas standard, Up On The Housetop. Beginning with a soft, music-box effect, the melody goes through several variations, concluding with a march version that moves to an exciting climax. Playable by most high school and college level groups!

Genre: Percussion Ensemble | # of Players: 8
Level: Medium | Duration: 4:45

Instrumentation
Bells & Xylophone
Vibraphone
Marimba 1 (4-octave) & Temple Blocks
Marimba 2 (4-octave) & 4 Concert Toms
Marimba 3 (5-octave)
Timpani (4)
Percussion 1 (Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Suspended Cymbal) Percussion 2 (Triangle, Sleigh Bells, Suspended Cymbal, Crash Cymbals, Cowbell)