Contrasts
by Philip Parker
Percussion Ensemble - Sheet Music

Percussion Ensemble Percussion Ensemble (Percussion 1 (Xylophone, high sand blocks, crotales), Percussion 2 (4 octave Marimba, flexatone) , Percussion 3 (4.3 octave Marimba), Percussion 4 (4.3 octave Marimba, maracas), Percussion 5 (Vibraphone, tam-tam, wood block, low sand block, tenor drum), P) - medium

SKU: CN.01230

Composed by Philip Parker. Score and parts. Duration 8:00. Published by C. Alan Publications (CN.01230).

After a free, improvisational introduction with many special effects (bass drum roll inside piano, bowed tam-tam, wire brush on piano string, etc.), the tempo takes off in a fast triple meter. Eighths and sixteenths get passed around the ensemble very briskly. Wonderfully unique and effective writing for percussion ensemble.

After a free, improvisational introduction with many special effects (bass drum roll inside piano, bowed tam-tam, wire brush on piano string, etc.), the tempo takes off in a fast triple meter. Eighths and sixteenths get passed around the ensemble very briskly. Wonderfully unique and challenging writing for percussion ensemble.