Hidden Kingdom, The (Perc Ens 14 + Piano)

The Hidden Kingdom creates a melodic and tonal world inspired by the journey of exploration and discovery found in video games like the Legend of Zelda series. Through intricate textures and sweeping harmonic progressions, the piece evokes a sense of adventure and mystery, guiding listeners through a musical landscape that mirrors the beauty and dangers of these fantastical worlds.

Genre: Percussion Ensemble | # of Players: 15
Series: N/A
Level: Medium Advanced | Duration: 6:30

Instrumentation
Conductor's Score (8.5"x11" spiral bound)

Glockenspiel, Wind Chimes, 2 mallets
Vibraphone 1, 2 Individual Crotales (C#3, F3), 4 mallets
Vibraphone 2, 4 mallets
Chimes, Suspended Cymbal, Garden Weasel, 2 hammers, 2 yarn mallets
Xylophone, Crotales (2 octaves), Large Triangle (with water bin), 2 mallets, triangle beater
Marimba 1 (4.3-octave), 2 Individual Crotales (E3, G#3), 4 mallets
Marimba 2 (4.3-octave), 2 Individual Crotales (D#3, G3), 4 mallets
Marimba 3 (4.5-octave), 2 Individual Crotales (D3, F#3), 4 mallets
Marimba 4 (5.0-octave)
Timpani (4 drums), Suspended Cymbal, 2 mallets
Piano (optional)
Percussion 1: Concert Snare Drum, Triangle, Drum Set, snare drum sticks, triangle beater
Percussion 2: 4 Concert Toms, Concert Bass Drum (shared), Piccolo Snare Drum, Medium Triangle, snare drum sticks, bass drum beater, triangle beater
Percussion 3: Crash Cymbals, Wind Chimes, Large Plastic Woodblock, Sizzle Cymbal, hard rubber mallets
Percussion 4: Suspended Cymbal, Tam-Tam, Egg Shaker, Medium Plastic Woodblock, yarn mallets, snare drum sticks, triangle beater, hard rubber mallets

Program Notes
Commissioned by Akira Robles and Birdville High School for their Showcase Concert at the 2024 Percussive Arts Society International Convention, The Hidden Kingdom creates a melodic and tonal world inspired by the journey of exploration and discovery found in video games like the Legend of Zelda series. Through intricate textures and sweeping harmonic progressions, the piece evokes a sense of adventure and mystery, guiding listeners through a musical landscape that mirrors the beauty and dangers of these fantastical worlds.

Birdville High School Percussion Ensemble, directed by Akira Robles