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[[Patrick Spenranza]]
== General Info ==
Year: 2023 <br/>
Publisher: [[Tapspace]] <br/>
Difficulty: Intermediate <br/>
Duration: 00:03:15 <br/>
Cost: $39.00 <br/>

== Instrumentation ==
=== Solo ===
[[Marimba]]
=== Ensemble ===
Player 1: [[Glockenspiel]] <br/>
Player 2: [[Vibraphone]] 1 <br/>
Player 3: [[Vibraphone]] 2 <br/>
Player 4: [[Marimba]] 1 <br/>
Player 5: [[Marimba]] 2 <br/>
Player 6: [[Timpani]] <br/>
Player 7: [[Hi Hat]] & [[Finger Cymbals]] & [[Snare Drum]] <br/>
Player 8: [[Temple Blocks]] & 4 Concert [[Tom Toms]] & [[Suspended Cymbal]] <br/>
Player 9: [[Wind Chimes]] & [[China Cymbal]] & [[Ride Cymbal]] & [[Splash Cymbal]] & [[Brake Drum]] <br/>
Player 10: [[Triangle]] & [[Bass Drum]] <br/>

== Description ==
The ocean has always been a tantalizing blend of beauty, power, and danger — timeless in its allure and ever-changing in its moods. Riptide by Patrick Speranza captures this essence, weaving a tale that oscillates between tranquility and tempest. At the heart of the piece is a marimba soloist with decent command of four-mallet technique.  The soloist begins with a lyrical chorale that paints serene shorelines and gentle tides. This soon takes a darker turn with an ostinato in 7/8 that bubbles up from the depths from the rest of the ensemble, and off we go. Rocking, half-time 4/4 grooves provide contrast and head-bobbing. Modern, accessible, and energetic, the piece stands as both a challenge for performers and a treat for audiences. Embrace the flow and exhilarating pull of the Riptide!

== Works for Percussion by this Composer ==
{{Speranza, Patrick Works}}

== Reference ==

[[Category: Solo Works]]
[[Category: Percussion Ensemble Works]]
[[Category: Marimba Works]]
[[Category: Percussion 10 Works]]