Crash Course

Inspired by cymbal lines in marching band and the performance ensemble Stomp, Crash Course is a theatrical piece for 8 crash cymbal players. Audiences will love the choreography that you may tailor for your performance space.

Genre: Percussion Ensemble | # of Players: 8
Level: Medium | Duration: 3:35

Instrumentation
8 pairs of crash cymbals

Program Notes
The musical influence for this cymbal ensemble came from my work with marching percussion while the theatrical aspects were a result of seeing the performing group Stomp. Stage directions appear throughout the score and should serve as a guide. The stage directions appear throughout the score and should serve as a guide. Individual performance venues may invite and encourage creativity in staging the piece. A notation guide is included as a key to the cymbal sounds and articulations.

- JBC