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Other Kinds - Josh Turner [DIGITAL SET]
Genre: Percussion Ensemble
# of Players: 4
Level: Medium Difficult | Duration: 6:00
Publisher: C. Alan Publications | Copyright: 2020
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27230D
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Notes & Instrumentation
Other Kinds uses common percussion instruments to create an immersive and ethereal journey. All four players navigate interweaving parts on both keyboard and battery instruments, while the two marimba players demonstrate strong four-mallet proficiency.
Genre: Percussion Ensemble | # of Players: 4
Level: Medium Difficult | Duration: 6:00
Instrumentation
Percussion 1: Glockenspiel, Bongos
Percussion 2: Vibraphone, Sizzle Cymbal, 2 Congas
Percussion 3: Marimba (4.5-octave)*, Kick Drum, Low Tom
Percussion 4: Marimba (4.5-octave)*, Snare Drum, Hi-Hat
*4.3-octave instruments may be used if 4.5-octave instruments are unavailable
Program Notes
The writing process for Other Kinds began without a theme in mind. Shortly into the piece, however, ideas on the intangible nature of air began to insist their way into the process. In Plato’s Timaeus, the philosopher speculates on the nature of our world through the four classical elements: earth, air, fire, and water. When speaking of air, Plato writes that “there is the brightest variety which we call aether, the muddiest which we call mist and darkness, and other kinds for which we have no name.” The piece was written for and premiered by the Choctaw High School 2019 senior percussion class. -
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Other Kinds (percussion quartet) - Josh Turner
"Other Kinds" uses common percussion instruments to create an immersive and ethereal journey. All four players navigate interweaving parts on both keyboard and battery instruments, while the two marimba players demonstrate strong four-mallet proficiency. Copyright © 2020 C. Alan Publications, LLC | All Rights Reserved http://c-alanpublications.com/other-kinds/ Performed by Josh Turner x 4
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Product Reviews
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Percussive Notes New Literature Review
This groovy, minimalistic work for percussion quartet would be appealing to advanced high school and collegiate ensembles, as well as professional groups looking to program something that is engaging for a wide variety of audiences. Each player utilizes a keyboard percussion instrument and a small, non-pitched setup, which the composer uses to alternate between various timbres and colors throughout the work.
Overall, the piece evokes the spirit of Electronic Dance Music, Steve Reich, and the percussion ensemble Square Peg Round Hole. The scoring requires performers who are comfortable navigating multi-meter chamber music as well as technical challenges in their individual parts. The largest ensemble challenge is that parts rarely occur in unison, instead relying on contrapuntal writing that produces a multi-layered and sophisticated effect. This is often heard between the keyboard percussion parts, as various rhythms seem to “bounce” off one another, and hocketed writing in the non-pitched instruments — creating a linear drum set effect. While both marimba parts require four-mallet technique (specifically, octave control in the right hand), the scoring is highly idiomatic and repetitive.
“Other Kinds” is a thoughtfully written and effective work that would be a rewarding project for high school or collegiate percussionists who possess both mallet and drumming abilities. In addition, the accessibility and high energy of the music would certainly make it an audience favorite for professional ensembles to perform.
Jason Baker
Percussive Notes
Vol. 59, No. 6, December 2021 Jason Baker on Jul 5th 2022
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