Pistoleros

by Brian Slawson

Easy/Medium Concert Percussion

13 Players

Instrumentation: 

• Chimes
• Xylophone
• 1 marimba—4.3-octave (low A)
• 2 timpani
• Drums (snare drum, bongos, 2 concert toms, bass drum)
• Cymbals & gongs (pair of crash cymbals, tam-tam)
• Accessories (vibraslap, temple blocks)

Recalling the film scores of spaghetti westerns from such composers as Ennio Morricone and Nino Rota, Brian Slawson’s Pistoleros is a tribute to the old time gunfighters of Mexico. In it, Slawson depicts the build up and earthshaking climax of an anxious, tension-filled battle. Because of the amount of space and stately tempo, Pistoleros is a great opportunity for young players to develop their sense of rhythm and their sense of ensemble cohesion.

In addition to the printed score you are receiving downloadable:

✅ Individual Parts
✅ Full Recording