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    Pitfall (Steel Band)

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    Genre: Steel Band
    # of Players: Standard
    Level: Medium | Duration: 3:30
    Publisher: C. Alan Publications | Copyright: 2019

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      Pitfall is a powerfully infectious Soca with a surprising, double-time rock groove. The rhythm section has an opportunity to trade solos and energizing the crowd before closing with a driving end. Originally written for the Ohio Northern University Steel Drum Band, it is still one of their favorite closers and is a hit with the audience.

      Genre: Steel Band | # of Players: Standard
      Level: Medium | Duration: 3:30

      Instrumentation
      Lead/Tenor
      Double Seconds
      Guitar/Cello
      Tenor Bass/Electric Bass
      Six Bass
      Engine Room (Congas, Shaker)
      Drum Set

      Program Notes

      Pitfall was written to be a closer/finale for a steel drum band’s setlist. Three unique grooves are featured throughout the composition as a functioning crescendo to let your group let loose (soca, latin and rock). There are two opportunities to let soloists trade solos and build the song’s intensity further. Once the final section is reached, the natural crescendo throughout the entire piece ensures your steel drum band to end on an energetic note.

      Imagine being chased in the jungle by disgruntled crocodiles. Quickly you dodge fallen, weather-worn palm trees and moss-covered rocks while realizing there’s a river you must jump across to ensure your safety. Will your escape come at the expense of how much strength you can muster? This song is intended to be played as if your life depends on it.

      Pitfall was originally performed by the Ohio Northern steel drum band in Ada, Ohio in February 2009 at a composer’s workshop.

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      1. Percussive Notes New Literature Review

        If you are looking for an exciting finale to add to your next steel band concert that is guaranteed to get your audience dancing, then “Pitfall” is the piece for you! The work is inspired by dramatic and life-threatening chase-scene imagery, as though you were running from angry crocodiles and dodging falling trees as you escape through the jungle.

        Written for the composer’s alma mater in 2008, it is ideal for any college or advanced high school ensemble. “Pitfall” is non-stop fun and frenetic energy right out of the gate. While venturing back and forth between simple triple and duple meters, both the drum set and electric bass provide a driving soca-like groove and heavy rock rhythms throughout. The composer includes parts for the engine room, which consists of congas and shaker, but indicates that both are optional and may be omitted if desired. Opportunities for vocalization are present in measures 60 and 108, where players are encouraged to cheer whatever words, sounds, or phrases best fit the group’s preference. There are two extended solo sections for players to “trade” solos and several deceptively challenging syncopated rhythms, both of which add to the educational value of the piece. ...“Pitfall” is a worthwhile investment and definite crowd-pleaser!

        Danielle Moreau
        PERCUSSIVE NOTES
        VOL. 59, NO. 2, APRIL 2021         on Jun 29th 2022

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