Canon in D for Marimba Quartet - 4 Min.; arranged by Michael Boo for 2 marimbas and bass marimba (or double bass);4 players each 2 mallets, intermediate
Michael Boo's arrangement of Johann Pachelbel's famouse Canon in D is well-suited to the marimba quartet. The instrumentation is flexible as at least 1 instrument may be shared, and there are substitutions possible. This arrangement is ideal for high school or collegiate ensembles.
Number of players - 4
Difficulty - Medium
Instrumentation - Marimba Quartet
3 Marimbas/Xylophones, Bass Marimba/String Bass/Chimes