Aftershock (Flex Perc Ens 3-12)

Inspired by the powerful, natural phenomenon of earthquakes, this fast-paced work quickly transitions from a faint rumble to a deafening roar. With flexibility at its core, you may perform Aftershock as a battery (”drummy”) piece or as a full percussion ensemble with a full complement of keyboard instruments.

Genre: Percussion Ensemble | # of Players: 3-12+
Series: Ignite Series
Level: Intermediate | Duration: 2:20

Instrumentation
Required for Performance
Tom 1: Medium Concert Tom
Tom 2: Medium-Low Concert Tom
Tom 3: Low Concert Tom

Flexible Percussion Ensemble
(the director may add these parts according to availability & discretion)

Bells: + 1 Low Drum, may double or substitute with Vibraphone
Xylophone 1: + 1 Low Drum, may double or substitute with Marimba
Xylophone 2: + 1 Low Drum, may double or substitute with Marimba
Timpani: 2 drums
Percussion 1: Tambourine, Bongos
Percussion 2: Concert Bass Drum, Tam-Tam (Gong)

*Xylophone 1 & 2 may share an instrument. If doubled or substituted with Marimba, one 4.3-octave instrument may be shared.

Program Notes
Aftershock was originally written for concert tom trio under the title Tremors in the collection “Triology.” It has been expanded here for full percussion ensemble, including keyboard instruments, which gives the pieces even more depth. Inspired by the powerful, natural phenomenon of earthquakes, this fast-paced work quickly transitions from a faint rumble to a deafening roar. With flexibility at its core, you may perform Aftershock as a battery (”drummy”) piece or as a full percussion ensemble with a full complement of keyboard instruments.

The IGNITE Series for Flexible Percussion Ensemble
This unique series was designed specifically for young percussionists as they experience the magic of playing in a percussion ensemble. Each piece provides the director and students with great flexibility – from the number of players to the tempo to the instrumentation. Light a fire under your students today!