Joaquin on Sunshine
for percussion ensemble and rhythm section
Joaquin On Sunshine by Jim Casella is a creatively-titled piece for a large ensemble of 15-17 players (the extra players are preferable if the marimba parts can be doubled). It has a festive, soulful Afro-Cuban flavor and is thickly scored with a full complement of Latin rhythm section instruments — piano, bass, drumset, timbales, congas, bongos, and shekere. Typical “strong” beats are rarely where melodic or rhythmic emphasis aligns. This emphasis on syncopation and inner-beat rhythms make it an excellent piece to practice groove and ensemble awareness. Joaquin On Sunshine would make a great closer for larger percussion ensemble concerts.
This piece comes as a professionally printed and bound score and includes individual parts in PDF format for printing or for tablet viewing.
- Crotales
- Glockenspiel
- Xylophone
- Chimes
- 2 vibraphones
- 2 marimbas*—(1) low A, (1) low F
- 4 timpani
- Drumset (5-piece)
- Drums (bongos, 2 congas, 2 timbales with 2 cowbells and cymbal attached, djembe)
- Cymbals (2 suspended cymbals, splash cymbal, 2 sizzle cymbals)
- Accessories (shekere, 2 triangles, finger cymbals, mark tree, guiro)
- Piano
- Electric bass guitar
*Preferrably doubled.
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