Metric Clatter (Perc Ens 8)

Metric Clatter is a high-energy, and at times, chaotic piece that includes extreme dynamic contrasts, unique timbres, intricate grooves, and featured moments for performers. Musical motifs passed between performers, polyrhythms, split rhythms, intense vocals, and interlocking rhythms throughout the composition make this multiple percussion octet an exciting challenge for performers.

Genre: Percussion Ensemble | # of Players: 8
Level: Intermediate | Duration: 2:45

Instrumentation
Score (8.5"x11" stapled booklet)

Player 1: Multi-Bass Drum (or Kick Drum laid flat), China Cymbal (shared with Player 2), Mounted Triangle (Miller Machine recommended)
Player 2: Muted Floor Tom (or Surdo), Crash of Doom (shared with Player 4), China Cymbal (shared with Player 1), Splash Cymbal
Player 3: 2 Low Concert Toms, Hi-Hat, Splash Cymbal
Player 4: 2 High Concert Toms, Temple Blocks (highest 3), Crash of Doom (shared with Player 2), Medium Brake Drum
Player 5: Field Drum, Piccolo Snare Drum
Player 6: Bongos, Woodblock, Small Cymbal Stack
Player 7: 2 Congas, Medium Cowbell (mounted), Large Brake Drum (shared with Player 8)
Player 8: Timebales, Small Cowbell (mounted), Large Brake Drum (shared with Player 7)

Program Notes

Metric Clatter was written for the Kerr Middle School Honors Band Percussion Section for their performance at the 79th Midwest Clinic International Band and Orchestra Conference in Chicago. It is a high-energy, and at times, chaotic piece that includes extreme dynamic contrasts, unique timbres, intricate grooves, and featured moments for performers. Musical motifs passed between performers, polyrhythms, split rhythms, intense vocals, and interlocking rhythms throughout the composition make this multiple percussion octet an exciting challenge for performers.