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ensemble: [[marimbas]](5, including one bass), [[vibraphones]](2), [[timpani]], [[chimes]], [[glockenspiel]], [[crotales]], etc.; <br>
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Commissioned by David Eyler and the Concordia College Percussion Enesemble (Moorhead, Minnesota).  3 movement piece, scored for 12 percussionists (2 vibes, 5 marimbas, 4 percussion, timp.)and piano. The piece runs about 16 minutes. Very demanding on the solo saxophonist, yet accessible by a good high school percussion ensemble. High energy, fast and audience friendly. GRAMOPHONE Magazine, (Feb., 2003) noted: 'Peterson's own 16-minute Concerto, featuring Spanish rhythms and a lovely second-movement duet with vibraphone, is an effective vehicle for his striking command of color and dynamics. The highly-charged sound is riveting...' <ref>http://www.cord.edu/faculty/rpeters/russ.catalog.html</ref>
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Commissioned by David Eyler and the Concordia College Percussion Enesemble (Moorhead, Minnesota).  3 movement piece, scored for 12 percussionists (2 vibes, 5 marimbas, 4 percussion, timp.)and piano. The piece runs about 16 minutes. Very demanding on the solo saxophonist, yet accessible by a good high school percussion ensemble. High energy, fast and audience friendly. GRAMOPHONE Magazine, (Feb., 2003) noted: 'Peterson's own 16-minute Concerto, featuring Spanish rhythms and a lovely second-movement duet with vibraphone, is an effective vehicle for his striking command of color and dynamics. The highly-charged sound is riveting...' <ref>[http://www.cord.edu/faculty/rpeters/russ.catalog.html Russell Peterson's Works] Retrieved 5/19/2012</ref>
  
 
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Latest revision as of 11:46, 11 January 2024

Russell Peterson


General Info

Year: 2001
Duration: c. 16:00
Difficulty: (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: HoneyRock
Cost: Score and Parts - $0.00   |   Score Only - $0.00

Movements

1. Slowly/Allegro [7:40]
2. Tempo Rubato [4:40]
3. Allegro [3:56]

Instrumentation

solo alto saxophone and piano

Ensemble

Player 1: Crotales & Snare Drum & Large Gong & Crash Cymbal & Guiro & Flat Gong & Chimes
Player 2: Chimes & Glockenspiel & Crash Cymbal & Suspended Cymbal & Large Gong & Flat Gong & Triangle
Player 3: Vibraphone
Player 4: Vibraphone
Player 5: Marimba
Player 6: Marimba
Player 7: Marimba
Player 8: Marimba
Player 9: Bass Marimba
Player 10: Concert Tom-Toms & Wind Chimes & Roto-Toms & Temple Blocks & Suspended Cymbal
Player 11: Bass Drum & Timbales & 5 Brake Drums
Player 12: Timpani

Program Notes

dedication: to Dr. David Eyler and the Tri-College Percussion Ensemble; Level VI


Commissioned by David Eyler and the Concordia College Percussion Enesemble (Moorhead, Minnesota). 3 movement piece, scored for 12 percussionists (2 vibes, 5 marimbas, 4 percussion, timp.)and piano. The piece runs about 16 minutes. Very demanding on the solo saxophonist, yet accessible by a good high school percussion ensemble. High energy, fast and audience friendly. GRAMOPHONE Magazine, (Feb., 2003) noted: 'Peterson's own 16-minute Concerto, featuring Spanish rhythms and a lovely second-movement duet with vibraphone, is an effective vehicle for his striking command of color and dynamics. The highly-charged sound is riveting...' [1]

Commercial Discography

The entire piece can be heard on Russell's CD American Breath.[2]

Recent Performances

Russ Peterson with Concordia Percussion Ensemble

Works for Percussion by this Composer

Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Percussion Orchestra - Percussion Ensemble (12); Saxophone; Piano
Concerto for Timpani and Orchestra (Peterson) - Timpani; Orchestra
Sonata for Alto Saxophone and 4 Marimbas - Percussion Quartet; Marimba Quartet; Saxophone
The Life of King David: Concerto for Marimba and Band - Marimba; Band


Additional Resources



References

  1. ↑ Russell Peterson's Works Retrieved 5/19/2012
  2. ↑ http://www.cord.edu/faculty/rpeters/cd.html



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