La Paloma (The Dove - Die Taube) for Percussion Octet - 4'10 Min.; arranged by Murray Houllif for Glsp., Vibra, Marimba, Snare Drum, Bass-Drum, Tom-Tom, Claves, Maracas; easy to intermediate

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This octet for common instruments features a serene, enchanted, harmonized Spanish melody in a beguine style. Rhythms are limited to quarter, eighth, sixteenth and simple syncopations which are perfect for grade 3 groups. Players and audiences will be charmed by this famous Sebastian Yradier piece.