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Mallet Ensembles
Mallet Trios
William Tell Finale - Rossini/Hall
Difficulty: M	OMEA Class: B	Publ. Code: 20622000
This well known piece from Rossini’s opera has thrilled audiences for many years in a way that Rossini never imagined. It became the galloping music for the Lone Ranger’s horse Silver and just makes you want to gallop when you hear it played, no matter what the instrumentation. This trio is scored for xylophone and 2 marimbas. If 2 are not available both marimba parts can be played on one concert instrument with care given to which octave each player is to use. Choice of mallets is also critical for a good performance to properly take care of balance and to still maintain excitement. Some stickings are marked to facilitate learning. Players and audiences will really enjoy this trio.
Mallet Quartets
Civil War Songs (Aura Lee and Dixie) - arr. Hall
Difficulty: ME	OMEA Class: C	Publ. Code: 20623172
Aura Lee and Dixie have been popular tunes since the time of the Civil War. This is an excellent ensemble for less experienced mallet players because the melodies are familiar allowing them to concentrate on accuracy of strokes and musical playing. It is written for 4 marimbas, but can be performed on just 2 instruments with 2 players on each, or a xylophone can be used for the top part with the proper choice of mallets to balance and blend with the other parts. Both legato and staccato playing are required.
Russian Sailors’ Dance - Gliere/Hall
Difficulty: M	OMEA Class: B	Publ. Code: 00470
This quartet is scored for orchestra bells, xylophone and 2 marimbas. Both marimba parts can be played on the same concert marimba if another instrument is not available. This exciting piece is frequently played by symphony orchestras, and also in arrangements by school orchestras. The music describes clumsy Russian sailors learning to do an acrobatic dance. Even though the arrangement is complete with just the mallet instruments there are optional percussion parts for two players who are asked to cover snare drum, bass drum and suspended cymbals. See the listing under that category.
The Welsh and the Irish - Folk tunes/Hall
Difficulty: E	OMEA Class: C	Publ. Code: 20623171
These two folk tunes from the British Isles will be familiar to the performers making this an excellent ensemble for less experienced mallet players. It is written for 3 marimbas and bells or vibes. Xylophones can be used to replace one or more of the marimbas, or 2 players could play on one marimba by choosing different octaves and with care in choosing mallets that will balance and blend with the other parts. Both legato and staccato playing are required adding to the learning experience.

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Many of Percy Hall’s compositions and arrangements were originally published by Great Works Publishing or LudwigMasters Publications, whose catalogs were then purchased by Keiser Southern Music in 2020. While many of these publications are currently out of print, most are listed in the Alfred Music online catalog.