Sofapilla
General Info
Year of Published: 2018
Publisher: Row-Loff Productions
Level: Intermediate
Duration: 00:03:20
Price: $40.00
Instrumentation
Player 1: Glockenspiel & Vibraslap & Brake Drum & Cowbell & Ocean Drum
Player 2: Vibraphone & Maracas & Splash cymbal & Chimes & Hi hat
Player 3: Xylophone & Tom-tom (High)
Player 4: Marimba 1 (4 octave) & Tom-tom (Medium High)
Player 5: Marimba 2 (4 octave) & Tom-tom (Medium Low)
Player 6: Marimba 3 (4 octave) & Tom-tom (Low)
Player 7: Marimba 4 (4 octave w/opt. low C indications)
Player 8: 4 Timpani & Suspended Cymbal (Medium) & Triangle
Player 9: Snare drum & Hi hat & Ribbon Crasher & Vibraslap
Player 10: Timbales
Player 11: Kick drum & China Cymbal
Player 12: Concert Bass Drum & Hi hat & Triangle & Suspended Cymbal (Large)
Player 13: Congas & Bongos & Shaker
Player 14: Guiro & Hand Cymbals & Ocean Drum
Description
Sofapilla by Chuck Ricotta is a large percussion ensemble piece that requires a strong sense of groove. Because of the rhythmic variety within individual parts, players must be aware of how their rhythms fit into their fellow performer’s rhythms so that the overall groove is solid. Chuck Ricotta has also done a fantastic job of making the piece accessible to many different ensembles by making certain parts optional or providing cues within other parts. This piece can easily compliment any band/orchestra concert program or make for a fantastic finale to a percussion ensemble recital!