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Destruction & Ascension (Perc Ens 9)
Genre: Percussion Ensemble
Series: N/A
# of Players: 9
Level: Difficult | Duration: 13:30
Publisher: C. Alan Publications | Copyright: 2020
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Notes & Instrumentation
Destruction and Ascension is a through-composed piece in two distinct halves, meant to represent things that are destroyed then ascended back into creation. Destruction is violent and incessant music consisting of loud driving rhythms across the ensemble, with the performers playing in different time signatures on top of each other. Ascension consists of one tonal chord progression that starts as a marimba chorale, repeating while gradually blossoming into a glorious finale.
Genre: Percussion Ensemble | # of Players: 9
Series: N/A
Level: Difficult | Duration: 13:30
Instrumentation
Player 1: Marimba 1 (5-octave), 32" Timpano [shared w/ P6]
Player 2: Marimba 2 (5-octave), Medium Almglocken [laid on table]
Player 3: Vibraphone 1
Player 4: Vibraphone 2, Small Opera Gong [laid on table]
Player 5: 4 Concert Toms, Large Floor Toms, Large China Cymbal
Player 6: 32" Timpano [shared w/ P1], Brake Drum
Player 7: Concert Bass Drum
Player 8: Medium Large Roto-Tom, Small China Cymbal, Large Suspended Cymbal, Large Triangle, Small Opera Gong [laid on table], Crotales (2 octaves)
Player 9: Kick Drum [laid flat], Ride Cymbal, 3 Small Metal Plates [laid on table], CHimes
Program Notes
Many things in this world were created by something being destroyed and then rebuilt, whether it be religion, government, or human’s lives and personas. Destruction and Ascension is a through-composed work in two distinct halves, creating the sense of something being completely destroyed, but being beautifully ascended into existence again. -
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Destruction & Ascension (percussion ensemble 9) - Cy Miessler
"Destruction and Ascension" is a through-composed piece in two distinct halves, meant to represent things that are destroyed then ascended back into creation. "Destruction" is violent and incessant music consisting of loud driving rhythms across the ensemble, with the performers playing in different time signatures on top of each other. "Ascension" consists of one tonal chord progression that starts as a marimba chorale, repeating while gradually blossoming into a glorious finale. Performed by the University of Texas-Austin Percussion Ensemble Tom Burritt, Director Copyright © 2020 C. Alan Publications, LLC | All Rights Reserved http://c-alanpublications.com/destruction-and-ascension/
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Percussive Notes New Literature Review
“Destruction and Ascension” is an exciting work commissioned by Thomas Burritt and the University of Texas Percussion Ensemble. It begins with overlaying marimba figures that are chaotic, to say the least. The meters are constantly changing, adding to the building confusion. Hemiolas, syncopations, odd rhythms, and polyrhythms all overlap as the percussion comes in with a thunderous sound that resembles the destruction of the first section. The second section resembles the ascension, or the rebuilding of the object that was just destroyed. This section opens with a chorale in the keyboards that is joined by the melody in the chimes. Again, the percussion interjects; however, as opposed to the chaos in the first section, this section is more organized and not as active.
This piece requires very adept players on mallets and percussion. The mallet players will need to be fluent with four-mallet technique, and the ensemble as a whole will need to be well versed in odd meters and syncopated rhythms. The players and the conductor will need to do some extensive study of the work, as it would be very easy to get lost. Although this piece can be done without a conductor, younger groups will need more guidance.
Cy Miessler has added a wonderfully exciting work to the percussion repertoire. The roller coaster ride that he takes the audience on starts at the very beginning and does not let up until the very last note. The audience is sure to love this experience, and the performers will have love it as well. The adrenaline it pumps in is going to leave everyone feeling euphoric. Bravo to Miessler on this superb addition to our repertoire.
Josh Armstrong
PERCUSSIVE NOTES
VOL. 59, NO. 3, JUNE 2021 Josh Armstrong on Jun 29th 2022
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