Suite No. 1

Fred Emory Smith

General Info

Year of Published: 2011
Publisher: Tapspace
Duration: 00:04:30
Difficulty: Intermediate
Cost: Score and Parts - $38.00   |   Score Only - $0.00

Instrumentation

Player 1: Snare Drum & Marimba & Tam Tam (Shared)
Player 2: Glockenspiel & 4 Concert Tom Toms
Player 3: Tambourine & Temple Blocks & Triangle & Suspended Cymbal & Crash Cymbals & Clave & Shaker & Tam Tam (Shared)
Player 4: Concert Bass Drum & Chimes & Ride Cymbal & Xylophone
Player 5: Timpani

Program Notes

Suite No. 1 by Fred Emory Smith for percussion ensemble will push intermediate players while keeping more advanced players on their toes as well. Shifting time signatures and some well-placed but tricky rest figures will ensure the entire ensemble is counting like crazy ... and listening!

The piece makes use of a rhythmic motif in 4/4 time that is later explored in 7/8 time. Although not bombastic in nature, the work is certainly high in energy. A middle section turns lyrical and smooth until the drums take over once again. Conversational elements are present throughout, and the timpani part in particular will require a player who is comfortable carrying some small solo responsibilities. Occasional multitasking is also required.