Tap-Click (Perc Ens 8)

The title of the piece, Tap-Click represents the sound motive and rhythmic structure for the entire work. The piece is performed with the players placed around the audience, creating a “surround-sound” effect.

Genre: Percussion Ensemble | # of Players: 8
Level: Medium | Duration: 3:30

Instrumentation
Player 1 (high snare drum)
Player 2 (low snare drum)
Player 3 (high kick drum, high claves)
Player 4 (low kick drum, low claves)
Player 5 (high temple block, high woodblock)
Player 6 (low temple block, low woodblock)
Player 7 (high concert bass drum)
Player 8 (low concert bass drum)

Program Notes
The title of the piece, Tap-Click represents the sound motive and rhythmic structure for the entire work. Each player is assigned a “tap” and “click” sound which is introduced during the work in the following order: Two Snare Drums (low and high)/Two Kick Drums and Claves (low and high)/Two Temple Blocks and Woodblocks (low and how)/Two Concert Bass Drums (low and high). The work is performed with the players placed around the audience, creating a “surround-sound” effect. Tap-Click received its premiere by the Washington State University Percussion Ensemble under the direction of the composer at the Festival of Contemporary Art Music on February 2, 2012.