Lone Wolf (Battery Percussion Quintet)

Written for multi-percussion quintet, Lone Wolf brings together the shimmering metallic instruments and grounding rhythmic passages on the drums, to evoke the strength, resilience, and solitary spirit of the wolf in nature.

Genre: Percussion Ensemble | # of Players: 5
Series: N/A
Level: Medium Advanced | Duration: 4:50

Instrumentation
Score (8.5"x11" stapled booklet)

Player 1: Vibraslap, Bongos, Opera Gong
Player 2: Snare Drum, Tambourine, Splash Cymbal
Player 3: 2 Concert Toms, Cowbell, Slapstick
Player 4: Tam-Tam, 2 Concert Toms, Claves
Player 5: Multi-Bass Drum, Temple Blocks (5), Triangle

Program Notes
Lone Wolf was composed for the 2024 Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute percussionists and the title was inspired by the city of Lone Wolf, where OSAI is held. The piece brings together the shimmering metallic instruments and grounding rhythmic passages on the drums, to evoke the strength, resilience, and solitary spirit of the wolf in nature. Written for multi-percussion quintet, Lone Wolf is an exhilarating work that is engaging for the performers and audiences alike.