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Genre: Flex Percussion Ensemble
Series: Ignite Series
# of Players: 6+
Level: Medium Easy | Duration: 3:10
Publisher: C. Alan Publications | Copyright: 2023
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Commissioned by Dr. Brian A. West and the TCU Percussion Orchestra for the opening of the Van Cliburn Concert Hall in the beautiful new TCU Music Center, Momentum is a fanfare for non-pitched percussion ensemble in surround sound. The piece immerses the listener in a rising wave of accents and atmospheric effects around the performance space, culminating in a dramatic final unified statement.
Genre: Flex Percussion Ensemble | # of Players: 6+
Series: Ignite Series
Level: Medium Easy | Duration: 3:10
Instrumentation
Center Group: Tam-Tam and combination of Concert Bass Drum & Low to Medium Concert Toms
Group A: Combination of Concert Bass Drum & Low to Medium Concert Toms
Group B: Combination of Concert Bass Drum & Low to Medium Concert Toms
Group C: Combination of Concert Bass Drum & Low to Medium Concert Toms
Group D: Combination of Concert Bass Drum & Low to Medium Concert Toms
Tinklies: As many performers as possible holding Triangles and pairs of Wind Chime Notes (or full Wind Chime sets if available)
Program Notes
Commissioned by Dr. Brian A. West and the TCU Percussion Orchestra for the opening of the Van Cliburn Concert Hall in the beautiful new TCU Music Center, Momentum is a fanfare for non-pitched percussion ensemble in surround sound. The piece immerses the listener in a rising wave of accents and atmospheric effects around the performance space, culminating in a dramatic final unified statement.
While the premiere performance featured 19 drummers and 15 tinklies musicians in surround sound, Momentum may be performed in any number of configurations including on stage with a minimum of 6 drummers (2 in center group, 1 each in ABCD) and two tinklies. Tinklies musicians may also be easily sourced from non-percussionist musicians.
The IGNITE Series
This unique series was designed specifically for young percussionists as they experience the magic of playing in a percussion ensemble. Each piece provides the director and students with great flexibility – from the number of players to the tempo to the instrumentation.
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