SKU: A0.935382

Holiday Bolero for percussion ensemble                                                       arr. by Dan Heslink

This arrangement is available in two versions, a quintet for xylophone and four marimbas and a percussion ensemble octet for orchestra bells, vibes, 3 marimbas, snare drum, timpani and multiple percussion. These comments refer to the percussion ensemble arrangement.

While the term Bolero can be applied to a variety of slow-tempo Latin dances, for most orchestral performers the title will evoke the stirring rhythms of Ravel’s famous Bolero. Similarities include the driving 3/4 bolero rhythm, the building of tension over one long-range crescendo, and the climactic conclusion. The pitch content is based on O Holy Night, the well-known Christmas carol composed by Adolphe Adam in 1847.

The difficulty level in terms of executing notes and rhythms is medium-easy. At the same time, the dynamic planning and control of the crescendo requires considerable musical judgment, particularly in the snare drum part. All of the keyboard parts require only two mallets per player, with the exception of the vibe part’s necessity of 3 or 4 mallets. There are no key changes, or mallet and hand independence. Pedaling on the vibes for the most part is suggested by the harmonic rhythm and is not notated. Setup of the general percussion part in the manner of a multiple percussion solo, where all playing surfaces are comfortably accessible.

Holiday Bolero is sure to be an audience pleaser during a winter concert, especially close to Christmas. It would serve equally well in a percussion recital or a church service. In church this work would be appropriate as special music or as an offertory. Duration is 2:52. The arranger, Dan Heslink, can be contacted at dan@dheslink.com.

SKU: A0.1018804

Aujourd’hui, je vous fais connaître et entendre une musique intrumentale unique et authentiquement du Québec dans une nature typiquement folklorique et traditionnelle. /// Today, I know you and hear a unique instrumental music and authentic Quebec in a typical folk and traditional nature.

SKU: A0.1018797

Aujourd’hui, je vous fais connaître et entendre une musique intrumentale unique et authentiquement du Québec dans une nature typiquement folklorique et traditionnelle. /// Today, I know you and hear a unique instrumental music and authentic Quebec in a typical folk and traditional nature.

SKU: A0.1018795

Aujourd’hui, je vous fais connaître et entendre une musique intrumentale unique et authentiquement du Québec dans une nature typiquement folklorique et traditionnelle. /// Today, I know you and hear a unique instrumental music and authentic Quebec in a typical folk and traditional nature.

SKU: A0.935380

Holiday Bolero for keyboard percussion                          arr. by Dan Heslink 

This arrangement is available in two versions, a quintet for xylophone and four marimbas, and a percussion ensemble octet for orchestra bells, vibes, 3 marimbas, snare drum, timpani and multiple percussion. These comments refer to the mallet quintet arrangement.

While the term Bolero can be applied to a variety of slow-tempo Latin dances, for most orchestral performers the title will evoke the stirring rhythms of Ravel’s famous Bolero. Similarities include the driving 3/4 bolero rhythm, the building of tension over one long-range crescendo, and the climactic conclusion. The pitch content is based on O Holy Night, the well-known Christmas carol composed by Adolphe Adam in 1847.

The difficulty level in terms of executing notes and rhythms is medium-easy. At the same time, the dynamic planning and control of the crescendo requires considerable musical judgment.

All of the keyboard parts require only two mallets; some passages unfold as double stops. Mallets for the marimbas should be chosen to maximize the blend of individual parts into a unified chord. There are no key changes, or mallet and hand independence.

 Holiday Bolero is sure to be an audience pleaser during a winter concert, especially close to Christmas. It would serve equally well in a percussion recital or a church service. In church this work would be appropriate as special music or as an offertory. Duration is 2:52. The arranger, Dan Heslink, can be contacted at dan@dheslink.com.

SKU: A0.942609

Now, your steel pan orchestra can play this Phil Collins classic! This arrangement features a reggae groove, a fun solo section, and a bridge in which the low voices play the melody. It's a moving piece that any intermediate steelband is sure to enjoy.