Jesus bleibet meine Freude is an arrangement of Johann Sebastian Bach’s well-known chorale for percussion quartet, scored for vibraphone and three marimbas.
The focus lies on clarity of voice leading and balance, translating the polyphonic structure of the original into a mallet-based ensemble setting.
Rather than offering a stylistic reinterpretation, the arrangement preserves the calm, steady character of the chorale while exploring transparency and resonance within the ensemble.
The piece is conceived as a compact, contemplative work, suitable for both concert performance and educational contexts.
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