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Vector - Matt Moore [DIGITAL SET]
Genre: Percussion Ensemble
# of Players: 5 or 8
Level: Medium | Duration: 3:00
Publisher: C. Alan Publications | Copyright: 2020
Download mp3 | Click on images to left for score sample
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$32.00
Item #:
27360D
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Notes & Instrumentation
Written for keyboard percussion and electronics, Vector is a fun, challenging work suitable for a front ensemble warm-up or as part of a percussion ensemble concert.
Genre: Percussion Ensemble | # of Players: 5 or 8
Level: Medium | Duration: 3:00
Instrumentation
Xylophone/Glockenspiel*
Vibraphone 1*/Suspended Cymbal
Vibraphone 2*/Suspended Cymbal [optional]
Marimba 1 (4.3-octave)*
Marimba 2 (4.3-octave)*
*all mallet instruments may be doubled
Mallet MIDI Controller (MalletKAT, MalletStation, etc.)
Keyboard MIDI Controller
Acoustic Drumset/Drum Pad MIDI Controller (DTX, SPD, etc.)
Program Notes
Vector is written for keyboard percussion and electronics. The keyboard percussion parts are of easy/intermediate difficulty, with most of the challenge coming from ensemble timing/listening. Vector can serve as a front ensemble warm-up or stand on its own on a percussion ensemble concert. The keyboard parts are fully playable with two mallets, though players may choose to use four. The drumset part may be played with a drum pad MIDI controller, a fully electronic drumset, or an acoustic drumset. Vector may also be performed with only the keyboard parts and an audio track which replaces the MIDI controllers and drums. -
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Vector (Matt Moore)
Coming Spring 2020 from C. Alan Publications Vector is written for keyboard percussion and electronics or drum set. The keyboard percussion parts are easy/intermediate difficulty, with most of the challenge coming from ensemble timing / listening. It's fully playable with two mallets, though groups may choose to use four. Vector can serve as a "front ensemble lot warmup" or stand on its own on a percussion ensemble concert. Perform it acoustically with a drum set or controlling all electronic sounds using Apple's MainStage (.concert file included). Instrumentation Xylophone / Bells Marimba 1 (4.3, may be doubled) Marimba 2 (4.3, may be doubled) Vibraphone 1 (may be doubled) Vibraphone 2 (may be doubled) Standard keyboard MIDI controller Mallet MIDI controller (Pearl MalletStation, MalletKAT or similar) Drum pad MIDI controller (Yamaha DTX-m12 or similar) OR acoustic drum set
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Product Reviews
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Percussive Notes New Literature Review
Not many pieces show up in Percussive Notes that are intended for the modern front ensemble (with electronics, synthesizer, etc.). “Vector” is a rare and welcomed exception to this list. This exciting piece incorporates fast patterns and meter changes that are fun to listen to and easier to learn than they look at first glance.
Structurally, the piece is in an ABA form, with the “A” sections being fast and loud with a hard rock or metal influence, and the “B” offering a slow rock groove with simple melodies. The fast sections are set in a repetitive pattern that alternates between 3/4 and 11/16. This will look daunting to the young players it was composed for. However, once they understand the groove and see that all the measures are treated the same way with a limited pitch set, they will grasp it. The slow section also uses meter shifts, but they do not change nearly as frequently, making it even more straightforward.
The use of electronic instruments and equipment gives the performers some options to fit their situation. The composer offers an audio recording of the electronic sounds, so it is possible for this to be played by a five-piece mallet ensemble, which is helpful for groups that do not have a malletKAT or a synthesizer on-hand. Also, the drum set part can be played on either an electronic drum controller or on an acoustic or electric drum set. It should be noted that due to the volume of the driving kick drum patterns, it is recommended that the drum set player use a double-kick pedal. With a runtime of only three minutes, “Vector” can serve as a fun opener or closer for a percussion ensemble concert, or, as the composer offers, as a warm-up piece for a front ensemble. In either context, audiences will be head-banging to it
Kyle Cherwinski
Percussive Notes
Vol. 59, No. 6, December 2021 Kyle Cherwinski on Jul 6th 2022 -
Do not be afraid!
Set your vector for fun with this cool and innovative piece! The mixed-meter groove is predictable enough to be attainable by an intermediate ensemble, and a fair amount of repetition keeps kids from getting bogged down with learning notes. It would be a great feature piece for a talented drumset player, or the included drum pad method is attainable by a steady-handed percussionist with a little practice. Do not be deterred by the electronics component. Mr. Moore includes everything you need to get your Mainstage file up and running- even for someone with minimal MIDI controller experience. If you recently purchased a MalletStation this piece should be its maiden voyage! M. Stephens on Jan 17th 2022
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