Percussion Quartet

Trois Rivieres by Kaija Saariaho was Commissioned by the French Government and Musica Strasbourg.As the title suggests Trois rivières is divided into three separate sections. The first part introduces allthe instrumental colours used in the piece. The rhythmic aspect is here nearly eliminated giving room for the timbral scales colours resonances attacks and textures to come to the fore. The instruments come from all members ofthe percussion family but unpitched instruments are given a primary role.The second part adds a rhythmic aspect to the nuances of colour and texture as an ostinato is developed in markedly varying directions.Thelast part is an epilogue recalling components of the two preceding parts. Here earlier aspects of the material are reorganised and placed in different relationships to each other.The voices of the percussionists acttogether as an extension of the instruments being used to create either rhythmically free textures or strictly notated rhythms. They are treated instrumentally combining to create rhythms and timbres. The poem 'La nuit de lunesur le fleuve' (Moonlit night on the river) by the Chinese poet Li Po (701-762) constitutes the material for the voices which are amplified and further enhanced throughout.

For Percussion Quartet-Winner of the 2004 PAS Composition Contest for percussion quartet this exciting work is another outstanding composition by a highly regarded composer of percussion music. Suitable for advanced level ensembles.

For Percussion Quartet. Consumed was commissioned by the Millikin University Percussion Ensemble. This is the 2014 revision.

These 4 pieces Waltz Sad Song Rain and Shake It Out offer this often-neglected percussion group musically satisfying and fun-to-play pieces. The techniques required are rudimentary and the instruments are usually availableto the beginning band director. The pieces are written from the unique percussionist's prospective where students are expected to: * Count multiple bars rest * Play numerous repeated measures * Play a muber of differentinstruments on the same part * Count measures while switching mallets and instruments. All parts can be doubled for larger groups.

2 Performance Scores and Pre-Recorded CD-Written for percussion quartet. The percussion consists of a 5-octave marimba and a table of assorted junk. This could include frying-pans metal bowls plastic tape dispenser CD case and a cowbell or two.Includes 2 performance scores. Download the pre-recorded element  HERE . If you encounter any problems please email promotion@musicsales.co.uk .