The signature Detroit Marimba sound is flute and two marimbists sharing one instrument. You can also ask about solo marimba or a marimba duo. We’ll help match the configuration and repertoire to your event.
One marimbist, with the instrument’s melody, harmony, and resonance at the center. Ask about a personal musical moment, private gathering, or featured performance. The specific program and any new arrangements are confirmed with Spencer.
Two marimbists sharing one instrument. Ask about the interplay of two players for a reception, celebration, or attended program. Duo repertoire and preparation are discussed separately from the completed trio arrangements.
Lexi Eubanks on flute, with Spencer Perilloux and Cooper Johnson on one marimba. This is the configuration for our completed Guatemalan and contemporary arrangements and the six current digital audio previews.
Send the song and tell us how you want to use it. We’ll discuss which configuration can express it and whether a new arrangement is needed.
Share the room, schedule, and how much attention you want on the music. Player count alone does not determine volume, space, or suitability.
The current trio repertoire is our clearest starting point. Estudio Marimba’s source material and guidance inform Spencer’s arrangements; ask separately about adapting selections for solo or duo.
No. The current audio samples are digital mockups of the flute-and-two-marimbists arrangements, not recordings of live musicians. They do not demonstrate a solo or duo performance. We’ll add representative recordings as they become available.
Yes. Spencer creates every arrangement Detroit Marimba performs. The melody, rhythmic character, style, and cultural context guide the writing, while the musical texture is reimagined for the agreed instrumentation.
The right choice depends on the music, the moment, the venue, and preparation. Choose “Help me choose” in your inquiry if you want to compare options before deciding.
Planning notes
Practical guides to the sound, songs, and musical moments that make sense for your gathering.
Guatemalan celebrations
Start with the people and melodies that matter, then give each part of the celebration its own musical role.
Read the guide: What music should you choose for a Guatemalan quinceañera?Wedding music
Two beautiful possibilities. Compare the musical experience, the songs, and the practical details.
Read the guide: Marimba or string quartet? Choosing live music for your weddingWedding music
Give the ceremony or cocktail hour a personal live performance, and let your DJ shape the celebration that follows.
Read the guide: Why hire live wedding musicians when you already have a DJ?A date, a place, a melody that matters. Let’s start there.
