Where the Minor Things Are (Perc Ens 9)

Where The Minor Things Are is a great challenge for an intermediate percussion ensemble. The first part features a 3:4 polyrhythmic groove and opportunities to highlight many members of the ensemble. The second part is more melodic, building to a climax before transitioning to a third part with a simpler groove and more laid-back melody. The piece ends with a mallet-led finale that builds to a bombastic conclusion. The flexible instrumentation and accessible rhythms and melody will engage the audience and performers alike!

Genre: Percussion Ensemble | # of Players: 9
Series: N/A
Level: Intermediate | Duration: 6:30

Instrumentation
Glockenspiel
Vibraphone
Xylophone (or Marimba)
Marimba 1 [4-octave]
Marimba 2 [4-octave]
Marimba 3 [4.3-octave]
Timpani [4 drums]
Snare Drum
Percussion: Suspended Cymbal, 4 Concert Toms, Bass Drum, Triangle