THE GALWAY BELLE POLKA
arranged for percussion ensemble by Kyle H. Peters
The Galway Belle Polka arranged by Kyle H. Peters © 2026 Tapspace Publications, LLC (ASCAP). All rights reserved.
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PROGRAM NOTES
The Galway Belle Polka is a traditional Irish polka. This tune was arranged for the Rochester Philharmonic Marimba Band for their 2024 season. An accessible setup allows this tune to be played easily on the road or in smaller venues.
—Kyle Peters
PLAYERS AND INSTRUMENTATION
The Galway Belle Polka requires 6 players with the following instrumentation:
1. Xylophone
2. Marimba 1 (low A, share w/ M3)
3. Marimba 2 (4-octave)
4. Marimba 3 (share w/ M1)
5. Medium-low tom
6. Tambourine
SUGGESTED SETUP
