Syzygy (Curley)
General Info
Year of Published: 2017
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Duration: 00:04:30
Difficulty: Advanced
Cost: $40.00
Instrumentation
Player 1: Xylophone
Player 2: Marimba
Player 3: Marimba
Player 4: Marimba
Player 5: Glockenspiel
Player 6: Vibraphone
Player 7: Vibraphone
Player 8: Chimes
Program Notes
Syzygy, meaning the alignment of celestial bodies, is reflected in this work for mallet ensemble. The piece uses multiple rhythmic and melodic themes to create a juxtaposition between feelings of tension and calmness. The first section features marimbas playing 16th note rhythms that interlock and create a background for the other instruments to play a flowing melody. The second section reflects some of the same themes, while crafting a more chaotic texture. Ultimately, the piece fades out with a new theme and the marimbas recalling the rhythms from the beginning.
Recent Performance
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