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Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring (Bach) (Download)

arranged for mallet sextet by Brian Slawson
Level: Medium
Duration: 3:20
Personnel: 6 players
State Lists: Missouri | Florida
Release Date: 2010
Product ID : TSPCE-49DL
Price: $36.00
Item #: TSPCE-49DL

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All percussion sounds used in this recording were generated from Virtual Drumline software also by Tapspace.


Description

Taken from one of the many stunning cantatas of Johann Sebastian Bach, Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring is easily one of the most revered pieces in musical history. This arrangement by Grammy-nominated percussionist Brian Slawson is a chorale work and should be treated accordingly. As such, the piece is a grand opportunity to create a lyrical, sustained vocal style by way of percussion instruments as long as all players in the ensemble are committed to creating a unified effect. 

Written for mallet sextet, this arrangement will warm concert halls with familiarity and would be ideal in holiday concert programs.

Use of this product is governed by the license terms outlined here.

Instrumentation

  • Glockenspiel
  • Chimes
  • Vibraphone
  • 3 marimbas—(2) 4-octave, (1) low C

Description

Taken from one of the many stunning cantatas of Johann Sebastian Bach, Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring is easily one of the most revered pieces in musical history. This arrangement by Grammy-nominated percussionist Brian Slawson is a chorale work and should be treated accordingly. As such, the piece is a grand opportunity to create a lyrical, sustained vocal style by way of percussion instruments as long as all players in the ensemble are committed to creating a unified effect. 

Written for mallet sextet, this arrangement will warm concert halls with familiarity and would be ideal in holiday concert programs.

Use of this product is governed by the license terms outlined here.

Instrumentation

  • Glockenspiel
  • Chimes
  • Vibraphone
  • 3 marimbas—(2) 4-octave, (1) low C


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