Water Music

by George Frideric Handel; arr. John Herndon

Medium Concert Percussion

8 Players

Instrumentation: • Glockenspiel • Xylophone • 2 vibraphones • 2 or 4 marimbas*—(3) 4-octaves, (1) 4.3-octave (low A) *This piece can be performed on 2 marimbas, with M1 sharing an instrument with M3 and M2 sharing an instrument with M4.

John Herndon’s arrangement of Alla Hornpipe, the most famous and recognizable movement from Water Music, captures the energy, style, and ebullience of Handel’s original. The title Alla Hornpipe is a reference to a lively, simple, and rustic British dance which, in the hands of Handel, becomes an intricate baroque masterpiece. Characterized by florid ornamentation, energetic syncopation, and swelling contrapuntal lines, this arrangement will bring joy and flair to any concert program.

In addition to the printed score you are receiving downloadable:

✅ Individual Parts
✅ Full Recording