10-13 Players - Orchestra Bells*, Xylophone, Vibraphone, Marimba 1, Marimba 2 (both marimba parts can be played on one 4 octave or greater marimba), Timpani, Sleigh Bells, Tambourine*, Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Suspended Cymbal*. Crash Cymbals   (* Indicates optional part.) 
(Optional Marimba 2 part in Treble Clef included - to be played down 1 octave.) 

Elementary - Intermediate, Middle School/High School - Easy/Medium
Duration 3:50

Joy To The World for percussion ensemble is arranged for a large, 13 player ensemble, but can also be performed with as few as 10 players. After a short intro performed by the entire ensemble, the main "Joy To The World" descending scale is a solo for the chimes, then the ensemble joins back in for the remainder of the melody. After a repeat of the melody, the drums are featured, followed by some melodic play over the melody on the mallet percussion instruments. The entire ensemble plays through the melody again with a repeat of the last section for the big ending.

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