Soca-ing Wet (Perc Ens 8)

A Soca is a song and dance genre directly related to Calypso. Singer Lord Shorty’s ‘Soul Calypso’ (abbreviated to ‘So-Ca’) described the sound which mixed elements of soul and disco drum features with funk, mid-tempo ska and traditional calypso.

Genre: Percussion Ensemble | # of Players: 8
Level: Medium | Duration: 2:00

Instrumentation
Bells
Marimba 1 (4-octave)
Marimba 2 (4.3-octave)
Temple Blocks
Bongos
Congas
Snare Drum
Timpani

- Bells may be doubled on Vibraphone
- Marimba 1 may be doubled on Xylophone

Program Notes
A Soca is a song and dance genre directly related to Calypso. Singer Lord Shorty’s ‘Soul Calypso’ (abbreviated to ‘So-Ca’) described the sound which mixed elements of soul and disco drum features with funk, mid-tempo ska and traditional calypso.

The EDGE Series is a collection of percussion ensembles featuring many popular musical styles – from funk to calypso to techno. It was developed to excite a wider range of ensembles, directors, and audiences while retaining the level of integrity you have grown to expect from C. Alan Publications.