Suite For Solo Drum Set & Percussion Ensemble

Description

This vibrant showcase for solo drum set features an array of popular styles including Latin-funk, funk, Afro-Cuban, and fast samba. Naturally, there are numerous opportunities for the soloist to ad lib over an established groove and stretch out during some longer open solo sections. Despite the title, it should also be mentioned that this is not a multi-movement suite — once the music begins, it plays continuously to the end. Dedicated to Ernest Muzquiz and the Syracuse (NY) University Percussion Ensemble. Duration ca. 8:45

Instrumentation: Solo Drum Set; Bongos/Triangle/Chime Tree/Finger Cymbals/Tamborim/Log Drum/Metal Shaker; Snare Drum/Metal Shaker/Metal & Wooden Agogo Bells/Log Drum; Concert Toms (4)/Bell Tree/Temple Blocks/Chinese Cymbal/Xylophone/Timbales/Claves; Chimes/Xylophone/Metal Wind Chimes/Finger Cymbals/Afuche (Cabasa)/Claves; Vibes/Claves; Marimba/Metal Bells/Finger Cymbals; Timpani (4)/Police Whistle