The Devil’s Dance

by Igor Stravinsky; arr. James Ancona

Advanced Concert Percussion

8 Players

Instrumentation:

• Glockenspiel
• Xylophone
• 2 vibraphones
• 2 marimbas—low A
• 5 timpani
• Multipercussion(snare drum, field drum, bass drum, tambourine)

The Devil’s Dance is a short animated movement from Stravinsky’s famous theatrical work L’Histoire du Soldat. Originally written by Stravinsky for a small instrumental theater ensemble of two woodwinds, two brass, two strings, and one solo percussionist, James Ancona has preserved the original intent of this piece in a concert percussion setting of eight players. Meter changes occur frequently, while constantly shifting accents and dissonant harmonies give it a sinister and sarcastic tone.

In addition to the printed score you are receiving downloadable:

✅ Individual Parts
✅ Full Recording