Diamond - Steven Wimberley [DIGITAL]

Diamond, scored for lead pan (C) and violin, is the fourth work in the Birthstones series. The tonality, meter, and rhythmic content of this work is a serialized spelling of the stone it represents, as well as certain characteristics of the stone itself. This work is the first of the series to incorporate longer melodic lines. This work incorporates extended techniques for both performers.

Genre: Duet for Violin & Lead Pan | # of Players: 2
Series: Birthstones Series
Level: Medium Advanced | Duration: 5:20

Instrumentation
Score (8.5"x11" stapled booklet)

Violin
Lead Steel Pan (C)

Program Notes
Diamond, scored for lead pan (C) and violin, is the fourth work in the Birthstones series. The tonality, meter, and rhythmic content of this work is a serialized spelling of the stone it represents, as well as certain characteristics of the stone itself. This work is the first of the series to incorporate longer melodic lines. This work incorporates extended techniques for both performers.

About the Collection
Birthstones is a series of works meant to increase the repertoire for chamber duets featuring one percussionist and one other musician. The twelve birthstones are represented by individual works in the series. An example of this can be seen with the first work in the series being representative of and inspired by "Garnet," the January birthstone. Some of the overall characteristics of these works are “angular” rhythms and adventurous tonalities.