Almost Beyond (percussion ensemble)

Price: 
$54.00

Almost Beyond (percussion ensemble)

Arranger/Composer: 

Daughtrey, Nathan

Item Code:
24000
Publisher: 
C. Alan Publications

Originally a marimba & piano duet, Almost Beyond was inspired by the poem and beautiful watercolor print of the same name by StoryPeople creator Brian Andreas. Now scored for a full keyboard percussion ensemble with 2 optional auxiliary percussion parts, the piece is even more powerful.

Program Notes

Originally a marimba & piano duet commissioned by Una Duo (Jeff & Rebecca McNair Calissi), Almost Beyond was inspired by the poem and beautiful watercolor print of the same name by StoryPeople creator Brian Andreas (www.storypeople.com).

She laid on my chest
& her breathing
filled me to
almost beyond
what I could hold.

This new version for 7-9 percussionists is dedicated to my wife Katie, who along with our daughter Penelope, is the center of my universe.

Grade Level: 3
Number of Players: 7-9
Duration: 5:00

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Sample PDF

  • almostbeyond_pe.pdf
  • Instrumentation

    Bells & Crotales (2 octaves)*
    Vibraphone 1
    Vibraphone 2
    Chimes & Xylophone
    Marimba 1 (4.3-octave)
    Marimba 2 (5-octave)

    Optional Percussion 1 (suspended cymbal, wind chimes)
    Optional Percussion 2 (concert bass drum, tam-tam)

    *If Crotales are unavailable, this entire part may be played on Bells.