Baldridge, Terry: Christmas South of the Border for Marimba Trio

Christmas South of the Border arr. for 3 players on one marimba - 8 Christmas Songs from Mexico and USA; 2 Player each with 2 Mallets, 1 Player with 3 Mallets; easy to intermediate

Festive collection of eight titles for the holiday season. The arrangements in this collection are all part of a genre known as VILLANCICO. This is the Spanish label for a traditional popular song. Originating in medieval Spain this musical style often included dance rhythms, and it subsequently became very popular in Latin America. The term now frequently refers to Christmas songs. Arranged for three players on one 4 1/3-octave marimba. high school/college.