This duet for vibraphone and marimba has a listenable accessibility while still
being challenging from a technical standpoint. It calls upon the performers
to have good versatility with 4-mallet control as well as a solid sense of
communication with the other player as it weaves in and out of multiple time
signatures and phrasings.
Johannessen gives several musical
directions and suggestions in regard to pedaling, phrasing, and stickings
which also make this a great piece to use in educational situations for practicing
technical concepts in a musical application. Great for percussion recitals,
ensemble concerts, and festivals.
Take Hold of Me comes with
a full, bound score and includes individual parts for printing from an included
CD-Rom.
Instrumentation: 1
vibraphone, 1 marimba
(note: 5 octave is preferable, however a low-A marimba will also work)
*All sounds used in this recording were generated from Virtual
Drumline software also by Tapspace.
