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Percussion ensemble (5 - 11 players)


Adam Davies - Breakdown (5 players or more)

Instrumentation:
Player 1 - Tom-tom (part should be doubled by extra players)
Player 2 - Timpani
Player 3 - Drum Kit
Player 4 - Tambourine, Tam-tam

Duration: 3 minutes
Score sample PDF
Breakdown is a fusion of unremitting rhythm and gritty rock for five or more players. The drum kit and timpani parts are to be played by individuals and the tom-tom part can be played by as many players as you have in your ensemble.

Price: £14.95


Chris Stock - Amber Samba (6 players)

Instrumentation:
Player 1 - Agogo bells, Guiro, Timbales, Triangle, Surdo
Player 2 - Cabasa, Tambourim, Cowbell, Surdo
Player 3 - Cowbell, Chocola (or shaker), Triangle, Tambourim, Surdo
Player 4 - Tambourim, Claves, Agogo Bells, Guiro, Surdo
Player 5 - Congas, Claves, Maracas
Player 6 - Surdo, Samba Whistle

Duration: 5 minutes
Score sample PDF
A percussion ensemble work for six players, with an option to perform either on samba instruments or traditional percussion instruments. Two performance layouts are possible, either using a single central surdo (or bass drum) for all of the players or with the players having a surdo each.

Price: £19.95


Chris Stock - Aquila (11 players)

Instrumentation:
Player 1 - Timpani, Cowbell
Player 2 - 4 Tom-toms, Triangle, Vibraslap, Tam-tam (small)
Player 3 - Crotales, Bongos
Player 4 - Glockenspiel, Claves
Player 5 - Vibraphone, Agogo Bells
Player 6 - Xylophone, Guiro, Temple Blocks
Player 7 - Marimba, Chocola (or shaker), Samba Whistle
Player 8 - Snare Drum, Tenor Drum, 2 Wood Blocks, Small Suspended Cymbal (14" - 16")
Player 9 - Deep Snare Drum (or Field Drum), Large Suspended Cymbal, Cabasa, Hi-Hat
Player 10 - Tam-tam (large), Maracas, Guiro, Castanets
Player 11 - Bass Drum, Congas (pair), Maracas

Duration: 9 minutes
Score sample PDF
An outstanding work for 11-piece percussion ensemble. The piece takes its name from a constellation lying in the milky way on the celestial equator. The piece reflects this with styles of music from both above and below the equator.

Price: £24.95

 

 

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