Gottry-Watcha Baion? (SP)-B orV/C/X/2M/3T/P C Alan Edition

Whatcha Baion? is designed to be a flexible composition for early percussion programs or schools that desire to introduce students to percussion ensemble. It opens with a 2/3 clave, systematically layers additional percussion voices on top, and establishes an audience-friendly groove before jumping into a tuneful keyboard melody in the traditional baion style from Northeastern Brazil. Following a brief percussion break and an abbreviated layering of the groove, the tune returns and leads into an impactful ensemble ending. The piece can be performed with a range of players and uses instruments commonly found in a school band room.

• Number of players: 11-13
• Difficulty: Elementary/intermediate
• Instrumentation:
• Player 1: Bells (may double or substitute with vibraphone)
• Player 2: Chimes (optional)
• Player 3: Xylophone/Marimba 1 (4 octave)**
• Player 4: Marimba 2 (4 octave)(optional)**
• Player 5: 3 Timpani
• Player 6: Bells (optional)
• Player 7: Bongos (optional)(may double or substitute congas or high toms)
• Player 8: Floor tom
• Player 9: Hi-hat (may double or substitute cabasa)
• Player 10: Woodblock (may double or substitute claves)
• Player 11: Snare drum
• Player 12: Bass drum

* Like all pieces in the Ignite Series, the instrumentation is flexible for some or all parts. You may perform with as few as 9 players or with as many as you have in your percussion ensemble by doubling parts.

** Marimba 1 & 2 may be played on one 4-octave instrument.