Shadow Chasers 30th Anniversary Ed. (Solo Marimba + PE4)

Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of this classic with freshly engraved & reformatted score and parts! In his writing, the English author C.S. Lewis referred to our time on earth as the “Shadow-Lands.” Many implications can be drawn from this metaphor. I have always considered myself, and most people, to be someone who chases after the things of the Shadow Lands (a “Shadow Chaser”) rather than those of a higher calling.

Genre: Solo Marimba + Percussion Ensemble | # of Players: 4+1
Series:
Level: Medium Advanced | Duration: 10:00

Instrumentation
Solo Marimba (4.6-octave)

Percussion 1: 24" Bass Drum [laid flat], 2 Congas, Log Drum [4 pitches], Suspended Cymbal [18"], Wind Chimes

Percussion 2: Large Floor Tom [16", double-headed], 2 Woodblocks, Large Tam-Tam, Suspended Cymbal [20"], Orchestra Bells

Percussion 3: Concert Tom [12", double-headed], Brake Drum, Small Tam-Tam, Rainstick, Bamboo Wind Chimes [shared w/ P4], Vibraphone, Crotales [2 octaves, shared]

Percussion 4: Bongos, Boo Bams [4 pitches, may sub 4 concert toms], 2 Small Muted Gongs, Bell Tree, Bamboo Wind Chimes [shared w/ P3], Orchestra Bells, Crotales [2 octaves, shared]

Program Notes
In his writing, the English author C.S. Lewis referred to our time on earth as the “Shadow-Lands.” Many implications can be drawn from this metaphor. I have always considered myself, and most people, to be someone who chases after the things of the Shadow Lands (a “Shadow Chaser”) rather than those of a higher calling. I, too, often look for rewards here instead of in my relationship with God. This is a battle I will constantly fight.

– M.J.B. (1994)

Dr. Scott Herring, marimba soloist