UFO Tofu - arranged for percussion ensemble and rhythm section by Tom Gierke

Béla Fleck

UFO Tofu is a popular Béla Fleck tune adapted for modern percussion ensemble. At the bright tempo of 225 beats per minute, the piece has an upbeat, cut-time feel that weaves in and out of some advanced meter changes. Many of the mallet orchestrations will require a solid grasp of four-mallet independence concepts.Tom Gierke’s arrangement first premiered at the DCI Individual & Ensemble Competition by the Santa Clara Vanguard Percussion Ensemble. The exuberance of the piece naturally gives it audience appeal and would be a perfect encore piece at the end of a concert.This piece comes as a professionally printed and bound score and includes individual parts in PDF format for printing or for tablet viewing.Note: Due to licensing limitations, this piece is only available in the USA and Canada.

Product Number:    TSPCE19

Format:    Folio + Parts on CD-ROM

Level:    Advanced

No. of Players:    9

Duration:    3:10

Full Instrumentation:     • Glockenspiel • Xylophone • 2 vibraphones • 3 marimbas—(2) low A, (1) low E • 5 timpani • Drumset (with optional electronic trigger pads) • Drums (djembe, bongos) • Accessories (triangle, windchimes, finger cymbal)

Pages:    22

Size:    8.5" x 11"

Date Published:    4/17/2008