Riding the Waves on a Drum
General Info
Year of Published: 2013
Difficulty: Elementary
Duration: 00:02:56
Cost: $25.00
Instrumentation
Player 1: Glockenspiel
Player 2: Xylophone
Player 3: Vibraphone
Player 4: Marimba 1
Player 5: Marimba 2
Player 6: Cowbell & Triangle
Player 7: Tambourine
Player 8: Maracas
Player 9: Vibraslap & Finger Cymbals
Player 10: Wood Block
Player 11: Bongos
Player 12: Drum Set
Description
Riding the Waves on a Drum is written for 12 percussion players and includes 5 mallet percussion parts. The piece is a great exercise in ensemble playing for younger groups as the mallet parts share the melody and each part is of equal importance while the other percussion parts work together to provide a strong, steady rhythm. For more experienced groups, this piece provides a great addition to any concert and may not require as much rehearsal time as more difficult pieces. The catchy melody and solid beat make this piece fun for the performers and very audience friendly."
Works for Percussion by this Composer
Solo
Big Bend Bounce - Timpani
Four Quarters - 5 Buckets
Ragtime Rain Cloud - Xylophone; Marimba Duet
Ensemble
Double Time - Snare Drum Duet
Four Stars on the Horizon - Percussion Quartet
No Stopping Us Now - Timpani & Snare Drum
Peter Cottontail - Mallet Duet
Riding the Waves on a Drum - Percussion 12
Three Times the Fun - Drum Trios