Through its creative use of minimal instruments to
create an engaging and challenging work, Coloring Sheet
would be appropriate for an advanced undergraduate or graduate
recital. - Jason Baker Printed by permission of the Percussive Arts Society, inc.
Even
in the hands of a child, a piece of paper with the simple outline of
a figure can become an amazing artistic creation. A coloring
sheet is, in its simplicity, a wealth of possibilities. This
is the concept behind the composition of this challenging percussion
duet. Every phrase is 10 bars. Harmonically, the piece
uses repetitions, variations, and transpositions of only one
progression. The instrumentation is limited and commonplace -
marimba, vibraphone, ride cymbal, and snare drum. The intent
was simply to create a multitude of colors and combinations from
within that outline. The result is an exciting, jazz
influenced work that would be an excellent addition to any
upper level recital.
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cover page to view an excerpt of the piece
