Part of the appeal of From this
Viewpoint is the intelligent scoring and attention to
detail with individual dynamic markings, creating tutti
sections that are not overbearing and transparent sections
that maintain rhythmic pulse. - Jason
Baker Printed by permission of the Percussive Arts Society, inc.
from
this viewpoint is a keyboard percussion ensemble for six
players on 2 marimbas (one 5 octave), 2 vibraphones, chimes, bells,
and crotales. Derived from two simple melodic ideas which are
manipulated, modally shifted, combined, and traded among
instruments, yet remaining entirely on the "white keys" of
the instruments. Minimalistic in style, but extremely melodic
and rich in counterpoint, this piece takes advantage of the
character and sound of each specific mallet instrument and the
varied combinations possible between voices.
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cover page to view an excerpt of the piece
