Suite No. 1
for percussion ensemble
Percussion Ensemble - Sheet Music

Percussion Quintet Percussion Quintet (Glockenspiel, Xylophone, Chimes, Marimba--low A, 4 timpani, Drums (snare drum, 4 concert toms, concert bass drum), Cymbals (ride cymbal, suspended cymbal, crash cymbals), Accessories (tambourine, temple blocks, triangle, claves, shaker), Tam tam) - Medium

SKU: TA.TSPCE-55

For percussion ensemble. Composed by Fred Emory Smith. Percussion Ensembles. Folio & Parts on CD-ROM. Duration 4'30. Tapspace Publications #TSPCE-55. Published by Tapspace Publications (TA.TSPCE-55).

Suite No. 1 by Fred Emory Smith for percussion ensemble will push intermediate players while keeping more advanced players on their toes as well. Shifting time signatures and some well-placed but tricky rest figures will ensure the entire ensemble is counting like crazy ... and listening!

The piece makes use of a rhythmic motif in 4/4 time that is later explored in 7/8 time. Although not bombastic in nature, the work is certainly high in energy. A middle section turns lyrical and smooth until the drums take over once again. Conversational elements are present throughout, and the timpani part in particular will require a player who is comfortable carrying some small solo responsibilities. Occasional multitasking is also required.

Suite No. 1 could easily fit anywhere in your concert program where a slightly elevated heart rate is required!

This piece comes as a professionally printed and bound score and includes individual parts in PDF format for printing or for tablet viewing.