Synopsis - David J. Long [DIGITAL SCORE]

This three-movement composition is a first-rate masterpiece. Led by the ensemble of mallet instruments, the first and second movements feature gorgeous contrapuntal lines while the third movement sets up a syncopated groove in 3. You will not be disappointed with this wonderful piece of music!

Genre: Percussion Ensemble | # of Players: 10
Level: Medium | Duration: 15:30

Instrumentation
Marimba 1 (4.3-octaves)
Marimba 2 (4.3-octaves)
Marimba 3 (4-octaves)
Marimba 4 (4.3-octaves)
Mallet 1 (vibraphone, bells, field drum)
Mallet 2 (bass marimba, xylophone, bells shared w/1)
Mallet 3 (vibraphone)
Mallet 4 (bells, chimes, snare drum)
Percussion 1 (5 timpani)
Percussion 2 (4 toms, bass drum, triangle, 3 suspended cymbals, tam tam)

Program Notes
Commissioned by the University of North Carolina at Greensboro Percussion Ensemble, this three-movement composition is a first-rate masterpiece. Led by the ensemble of mallet instruments, the first and second movements feature gorgeous contrapuntal lines while the third movement sets up a syncopated groove in 3.