Product Description
Transport your audience from the concert hall into the ethereal realms of Minecraft with this stunning percussion ensemble adaptation of C418's beloved Aria Math. This masterfully crafted arrangement by Sam Wolcott transforms Daniel Rosenfeld's ambient electronic masterpiece into a rich, acoustic tapestry that showcases the full expressive range of contemporary percussion writing. This innovative arrangement bridges the gap between video game music and serious concert repertoire, offering ensembles a fresh, recognizable work that captivates both traditional classical audiences and younger listeners familiar with Minecraft's iconic soundtrack. The piece retains the hypnotic, meditative qualities of the original while capitalizing on the natural resonance and timbral possibilities of mallet percussion.
Scored for an expanded mallet section featuring glockenspiel, chimes, two vibraphones, and two 5.0-octave marimbas, complemented by rhythmic elements including bongos, three low concert toms, bass drum, ride cymbal, and small splash cymbal, this arrangement creates lush harmonic textures and intricate polyrhythmic layers. The interweaving melodic lines cascade through the mallet instruments while subtle percussion colors add depth and atmosphere. This medium-intermediate-to-intermediate level work offers performers the opportunity to explore contemporary techniques, extended mallet playing, and ensemble precision while engaging with music that resonates with modern audiences. Aria Math provides an excellent platform for studying the evolution of video game music as a legitimate art form, making it ideal for educational concerts, outreach performances, and programs designed to attract diverse audiences to percussion ensemble events. Transform your next performance with this captivating arrangement, which proves that video game music belongs in the concert hall.
Instrumentation:
Glockenspiel, Chimes, Tam-Tam
Vibraphone 1 (Optional Low E notes)
Vibraphone 2 (Optional Low E notes)
Marimba 1 (5-Octave preferred)
Marimba 2 (5-Octave preferred)
Bongos (with sticks)
3 Low Concert Toms (with sticks)
Ride Cymbal, Bass Drum, Small Splash Cymbal
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