Xyprexia - Daniel McCarthy [DIGITAL]

Commissioned by percussionist Alison Shaw, Xyprexia is the perfect vehicle for showcasing the talents of a "total" percussionist, with virtuosic writing for marimba and a sizable multiple percussion setup.

Genre: Solo Marimba with Percussion Ensemble | # of Players: 6 + Solo Marimba/Percussion
Level: Medium Difficult | Duration: 15:00

Instrumentation
Percussion Soloist (5-octave Marimba, 6 Tom-Toms, Bongos, Dumbek, 2 Tabla, 3 Metals (Almglocken, Icebell, Gliss Gong, etc.), Cymbal/Gong)

Percussion 1 (5-octave Marimba)
Percussion 2 (Marimba, Vibraphone)
Percussion 3 (Timpani)
Percussion 4 (5 Roto-Toms, Temple Blocks, Small Tam-Tam)
Percussion 5 (Bongos, Congas, Snare Drum, Log Drum, Suspended Cymbal)
Percussion 6 (Bass Drum, Large Tam-Tam, Castanets, Temple Blocks, Chimes)

Program Notes
Commissioned by percussionist Alison Shaw, Xyprexia is the perfect vehicle for showcasing the talents of a "total" percussionist, with virtuosic writing for marimba and a sizable multiple percussion setup.