A Parting Shot
General Info
Year of Published: 2016
Publisher: Row-Loff Productions
Series: Foremost In Marching And Concert Percussion Literature
Level: Advanced
Duration: 00:04:17
Instrumentation
Part 1: Wood or Bamboo Wind Chimes & Chimes & Bongos & Splash Cymbal & Glockenspiel
Part 2: Sizzle Cymbal & Xylophone & Congas
Part 3: Kokiriko & Floor Tom & Vibraphone & Small China Cymbal
Part 4: Small Wood Block & Brake Drum & Pod Rattle & Marimba & Hi Hat
Part 5: 4 Timpani
Part 6: Large Tam Tam & 2 Medium Concert Tom-toms & Opera Gong
Part 7: China Cymbal & Impact Bass Drum & Temple Blocks
Part 8: Medium Suspended Cymbal & Concert Bass Drum & 2 Large Concert Tom-toms
Program Notes
A Parting Shot (was composed for a percussion ensemble of 8 players. Its title refers to battle tactics used in the 12th Century Mongolian Empire led by the infamous Genghis Khan. His brilliant military strategies employed an extensive spy network, advanced signaling systems, and the use of large drums to give commands in battle. The Mongolian Empire was comprised of many nomadic tribes including the Parthians, ancient Iranian people. The “Parthian Shot” was a battle technique in which Mongol Cavalrymen would maneuver a galloping horse using only their legs, leaving their hands free to shoot arrows. In battle, the Mongol Cavalrymen would feign retreat; then, while at full gallop, turn around and shoot arrows at the pursuing enemy, creating a devastating ambush. This phrase has transformed over the years and entered our modern English language as the common phrase “parting shot”; a final hostile remark or action made by somebody who is leaving.
Works for Percussion by this Composer
Solo
Blue Hammers – Timpani
Engine Room – Multiple Percussion
Rudiments in Rhythm –Snare Drum
Taiko (Campbell) - Multiple Percussion
Tangents (Campbell) – Timpani
Tork – Multiple Percussion
Ensemble
A Parting Shot – Percussion Octet
Batik – Percussion Ensemble (10)
Crash Course – Percussion Octet; Crash Cymbals
Dark Flight - Percussion 12
Mixed Realites - Percussion Septet
Night Hunter - Percussion Ensemble (12)
Plot - Percussion Quartet
Three Amigos – Percussion Sextet
Flexible Percussion Ensemble
A Parting Shot
Alternate Realities
Augmented Realities