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Rhema (Solo Concert Snare Drum)
Genre: Solo Snare Drum
# of Players: 1
Level: Medium Difficult | Duration: 4:45
Publisher: C. Alan Publications | Copyright: 2018
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Price:
$16.00
Item #:
25450
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Notes & Instrumentation
Rhema is a contemporary work for solo concert snare drum. It is a technically challenging piece that fuses elements of both the concert/orchestral snare drumming tradition and the rudimental drumming tradition.
Genre: Solo Snare Drum | # of Players: 1
Level: Medium Difficult | Duration: 4:45
Instrumentation
Concert Snare Drum (17" x 11" spiral bound)
Program Notes
Rhema is a contemporary work for solo concert snare drum. It is a technically challenging piece that fuses elements of both the concert/orchestral snare drumming tradition and the rudimental drumming tradition.The word rhema is an ancient Greek term used in the Bible that refers to the word of God. As a devout Christian, the word of God is the directing element that shapes life decisions. Sometimes the voice of God is easily discerned in an individual’s life but can require dedicated searching at other times. Similarly, this composition features an accented theme that appears seven times throughout the work, beginning very clearly and becoming more convoluted as the piece evolves before restoring clarity in the final statement.
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"Rhema" by Zach Paris
Percussionist Zach Paris performs his original composition, Rhema, for solo concert snare drum. The piece can be heard on Zach's solo percussion album, Snapshots, and is published through C. Alan Publications. https://c-alanpublications.com/rhema/
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Product Reviews
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Percussive Notes New Literature Review
This snare drum solo blends elements from rudimental and concert playing. These include open and closed rolls, as well as rudimental stickings indicated by the composer. The work utilizes multiple timbres of the snare drums including center and edge playing, rimshots, rim knocks, and rims. The notation is very clear about which sounds are to be played.
The piece is based around an accented theme that occurs seven times throughout the work, with some wandering in between. Metrically, the piece moves between even and odd meters, including some complex odd meters. The accuracy of rhythms will be challenging for the player, and while tempos are clearly marked, it will be important to work out the complex rhythms with a metronome first.
The title comes from the Greek term that refers to the word of God. Zach Paris does an excellent job of creating a piece that is centered on that theme and deviates from it, sometimes drastically, but always returns. This work would be great for an undergraduate or graduate recital. Paris has provided the percussion world with a great addition to the snare drum repertoire that is exciting to listen to, and blends elements seamlessly, making it exciting to play as well.
Josh Armstrong
Percussive Notes
Vol. 57, No. 4, September 2019 Josh Armstrong on Jul 15th 2022
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