Oneiric (Perc Ens 13-16)

With a title pertaining to dreams or a dreamlike state, Oneiric is a work for large percussion ensemble that begins sparsely and gradually builds in intensity into a bright & driving celebration before concluding with the introspection from the opening.

Genre: Percussion Ensemble | # of Players: 13-16
Series: N/A
Level: Intermediate | Duration: 5:45

Instrumentation
Conductor's Score (8.5"x11" stapled booklet)

OPTIONAL:
Percussion 1: Prayer Bowl (A), Garden Weasel, Woodblock, Güiro (low)
Percussion 2: Pin Chimes, Bamboo Chimes, Claves (Wood), 2 Tin Cans
Percussion 3: Prayer Bowl (E), Pod Rattle, Log Drum, Güiro (high)

REQUIRED:
Glockenspiel
Xylophone: Crotales, Chimes (optional)
Vibraphone 1: 3-octave, 2 mallets
Vibraphone 2: 3-octave, 2 mallets
Marimba 1: 4-octave, 2 mallets
Marimba 2: 4.3-octave, 2 mallets
Marimba 3: 4.5-octave, 2 mallets
String Bass: or 5-octave Marimba
Timpani: 4 drums
Percussion 4: Bongos, 2 Congas, Suspended Cymbal
Percussion 5: Snare Drum, 4 Toms
Percussion 6: Tam-tam, Sizzle Cymbal, Ride Cymbal
Percussion 7: Concert Bass Drum

Program Notes
Oneiric
ō-nī’rĭk

1. Of, relating to, or suggestive of dreams.
2. Of, or pertaining to, dreams.
3. Resembling a dream; dreamlike.

Oneiric was commissioned by Brian Langdon and the Boyertown High School Percussion Ensemble (Boyertown, PA).