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This medium easy percussion ensemble can be performed by 8 or more players and includes doubling options. Instrumentation includes 4 timpani, marimba, xylophone, vibraphone and/or bells, snare drum, bongos, bass drum, cymbals (crash & suspended). Written entirely in triple meter and primarily in 12/8 time, the overall form is ABCBA with the "C" section in half-time and featuring unison timpani and keyboard lines. The "A" section focuses primarily on a vibraphone melody with an underlying groove established by the other keyboards and percussion. The "B" section is more driving and features a timpani solo followed by trade-offs between the timpani and bongos. Based strongly with a "feel in 4", this piece effectively includes groupings of 4 eighth notes within 12/8 for contradictory and complimentary rhythmic effects. This piece is dedicated to and was premiered by the Chandler Summer Percussion Ensemble in 1999. click on the cover page to view an excerpt of the piece
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