Reich Remix 2026

11+ Percussion

Written in celebration of Steve Reich’s 90th birthday. Taking inspiration from the distinct style of Steve Reich, this work remixes Reich with modern drumset grooves to create a hard groving love letter to one of the greatest composers

Instrumentation

This piece can be played in multiple instrumentations depending on the size of the group.

Required Instrumentation- 11 Players

Crotales, Xylo 1, Marimba 1,2,3,4,5 (1-5 octave and 1-4 octave marimba)

Vibe 1, Vibe 2, Drumset, Percussion 1 (Marca, egg shaker, 2 mounted wood planks).

Additional instrumentation- up to 21 players

Glock, Xylo 2, Vibe 3 and 4, Perc 1 and 2 (two players), ALL marimba parts can be doubled

Shared instruments

Marimba 1, 3 and 5 may share a single 5 octave marimba

Marimba 2 and 4 may share a single 4 octave marimba

Vibe 1 and 4 may share a single vibe

Vibe 2 and 3 may share a single vibe