River is the Way
by Daniel McCarthy
Percussion Ensemble - Sheet Music

Percussion Ensemble Percussion Ensemble (Xylophone/Bells, Vibraphone, Marimba 1 4.3-octave, Marimba 2 4.3-octave, Marimba 3 5-octave, Percussion 1 (chimes, bongos, timbales, snare drum), Percussion 2 (4 tom-toms, temple blocks), Percussion 3 (finger cymbals, tam-tam, suspended cymbals, congas, c) - medium

SKU: CN.03260

Composed by Daniel McCarthy. Score and parts. Duration 8:00. Published by C. Alan Publications (CN.03260).

Funky grooves and catchy melodies encapsulate this "Riverdance-like" piece for 10 percussionists. Your students will want to play this one over and over!

For percussion orchestra, this piece combines several traditional Irish folk tunes in an exciting composition with a colorful instrumentation including mallet keyboards, pans, electric bass, etc. The title is taken partly from the name of the famous Irish Dance group, "River Dance.".