Six Invocations to the Svara Mandala
Percussion Ensemble - Sheet Music

Percussion Ensemble Percussion Ensemble (Percussion 1 (large tam tam, 4.3 octave Marimba, 2 castanets, bowed vibraphone, bowed crotale A4), Percussion 2 (small bowed tam tam, bronze camel bells, xylophone, bowed vibraphone, large tam tam), Percussion 3 (large thundersheet, 5 temple blocks, high ) - medium difficult

SKU: CN.03270

Composed by Walter Mays. Score and parts. Duration 20:00. Published by C. Alan Publications (CN.03270).

The 'Svara Mandala' is a rare kind of harp used in Indian classical music. It is usually played to the accompaniment of tablas. In this 6-movement piece, the 'Svara Mandala' is addressed as a deity, each invocation emphasizing a different sound producing medium (i.e. "Brass and Steel," "Wood and Membranes").

The 'Svara Mandala' is a rare kind of harp used in Indian classical music. It is usually played to the accompaniment of tablas. In this 6-movement piece, the 'Svara Mandala' is addressed as a deity, each invocation emphasizing a different sound producing medium (i.e. Brass and Steel, Wood and Membranes). You can hear a recording of Six Invocations on Wichita State University's 'World Influences' CD (also available from C. Alan).