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Luminescence (Perc Ens 10-12)
Genre: Percussion Ensemble
# of Players: 10-12
Level: Medium | Duration: 4:30
Publisher: C. Alan Publications | Copyright: 2018
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Item #:
24500
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Notes & Instrumentation
The Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) and Aurora Australis (Southern Lights) – the ethereal display of colored lights shimmering across the night sky – are the result of electrons colliding with the upper reaches of Earth's atmosphere. Luminescence is my musical interpretation of this beautiful natural phenomenon.
Genre: Percussion Ensemble | # of Players: 10-12
Level: Medium | Duration: 4:30
Instrumentation
Bells, Xylophone
Vibraphone, Marimba
Chimes, Xylophone
Marimba 1 (4-octave), Vibraphone
Marimba 2 (4.3-octave), Vibraphone
Timpani (4 drums)
Percussion 1 [Snare Drum, Triangle, Crash Cymbal]
Percussion 2 [4 Toms, Wind Chimes, Crash Cymbal]
Percussion 3 [Hi-Hat, Suspended Cymbal]
Percussion 4 [Concert Bass Drum, Tam-Tam]
Percussion 5 (optional) [Tambourine, Egg Shaker]
Percussion 6 (optional) [Medium Woodblock, Cowbell]
Program Notes
The Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) and Aurora Australis (Southern Lights) – the ethereal display of colored lights shimmering across the night sky – are the result of electrons colliding with the upper reaches of Earth's atmosphere. Luminescence is my musical interpretation of this beautiful natural phenomenon.Luminescence was commissioned by the Monroe Township Middle School Percussion Ensemble, directed by Yale Snyder, and Zachary Morolda, District Supervisor of the Department for the Applied Arts and Career Technology for the Monroe Township School District (NJ).
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Luminescence
Monroe Township Eighth Grade Percussion Ensemble performing premiere of "Luminescence" composed by Nathan Daughtrey -
Luminescence (Perc Ens 10-12) - Nathan Daughtrey
Commissioned by the Monroe Township Middle School Percussion Ensemble, Yale Snyder, Director and Zachary Morolda, District Supervisor of the Department for the Applied Arts and Career Technology; Monroe Township School District; Monroe Township, NJ INSTRUMENTATION Bells & Xylophone (shared) Vibraphone & Marimba (shared with Marimba 2) Chimes & Xylophone Marimba 1 (4-octave) & Vibraphone (shared) Marimba 2 (4.3-octave) & Vibraphone (shared) Timpani (4 drums) Percussion 1 (Snare Drum, Triangle, Crash Cymbal) Percussion 2 (4 Concert Toms, Wind Chimes, Crash Cymbal) Percussion 3 (Suspended Cymbal, Hi-Hat) Percussion 4 (Concert Bass Drum, Tam-Tam) Percussion 5 [optional] (Shaker, Tambourine) Percussion 6 [optional] (Woodblock, Cowbell)
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Product Reviews
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Percussive Notes New Literature Review
This new piece from Nathan Daughtrey is driving, exuberant, and exciting for both performers and listeners. “Luminescence” was commissioned by a middle school percussion ensemble and is certainly approachable by intermediate players; they will feel challenged yet will be able to succeed with individual practice and dedication to the ensemble. The high-energy atmosphere will require commitment from each performer, but the individual parts are simple enough that the players can dedicate themselves to the overall feeling and experience of performing. The most challenging technical aspects will be the quick tempo and the alternating 4/4 + 3/4 (and sometimes 7/8) time signatures. Musically, performers will need to practice varying dynamics, syncopated rhythms, and many different accent patterns.
Daughtrey provides guidance for moving between instruments (even noting “quickly” when necessary!), choosing and changing implements, and sharing instruments when necessary. His clear instructions, clean notation, and “standard” instrumentation make this piece teachable by non-percussionists, perhaps a band director who teaches the percussion ensemble class, or a student teacher learning to conduct small ensembles. About 4½-minutes long, “Luminescence” is the perfect length for a percussion ensemble who is growing toward more advanced repertoire, and is sure to keep intermediate players excited and motivated to perform.
Rebecca McDaniel
Percussive Notes
Vol. 57, No. 3, July 2019 Rebecca McDaniel on Jul 13th 2022 -
Superb work for the advanced Middle School/Intermediate High School
This is another gem by Nathan Daughtrey. Superbly written throughout, this is a wonderful opportunity to use music to teach several different concepts including duple over triple, entrances during space, mixed meter, and more.
My students love this piece, and have been energized and excited about learning it since day one! Dan McGuire on Dec 30th 2019
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