Rhythmic Tales of Christmas

Frosty eats Peanuts Although this piece is played in a straight rhythm, it should have a good swing and never lose the groove. This composition can be performed with or without bass accompaniment on the marimba. So that even less experienced players can enjoy the full range of sounds from the small drum, learning this detailed notation is important.

The composer intentionally chose not to use a drum set. The sleigh bells can be placed on a percussion pad (soft surface) to the right of the snare drum. March through Nutcracker’s Land Even though the march character is maintained throughout, the piece should retain its playful nature. It should be played as if strolling through the land of the Nutcracker. This composition can be played as a duo, trio, or quartet. In the trio arrangement, you have the option of choosing between the marimba and the drum set.

Santa Claus comes every year In this composition, the two percussive instruments, xylophone and snare drum, aim to demonstrate their ability to imitate the lightness of a Christmas sleigh." This composition can be performed with or without bass accompaniment on the marimba. So that even less experienced players can enjoy the full range of sounds from the small drum, learning this detailed notation is important. The composer intentionally chose not to use a drum set. The sleigh bells can be placed on a percussion pad (soft surface) to the right of the snare drum.

Florian Klinger, born in 1991 in Hollabrunn, is an Austrian percussionist and jazz vibraphonist. He studied classical percussion in Vienna and jazz mallets in New York. He is a percussionist in the Volksoper Wien orchestra, a lecturer, and the founder of the ensemble Louie's Cage Percussion. Florian Klinger has performed in ensembles of various musical genres and collaborated with prestigious orchestras such as the Vienna State Opera Orchestra, the RSO Wien and the Tonkünstlerorchester Niederösterreich. Additionally, he has worked with acclaimed musicians like Benny Golson, Bob Mintzer, Elina Garanca, Jose Carreras, Jonas Kaufmann, and many others.