These pieces were conceived as musical impressions drawn from events and activities of typical life in the city. Although each piece of the set: Sunrise, Traffic, Rain, Sidewalks & Nightlife has a character of its own, they all share a common melodic structure. A challenging work-out for three percussionists, Urban Sketches is scored for Xylophone, Vibraphone and Marimba (4 1/3 octave). adv. high school/college.