Take Three
General Info
Year: 1989
Duration: c. 3:00
Difficulty: (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Columbia
Cost: Score and Parts - $0.00 | Score Only - $0.00
Movements
Instrumentation
Player I: snare drum
Player II: cymbals α2
Player III: timpani(4)
Program Notes
Review
Take Three is a percussion trio for snare drum crash cymbals, and four timpani (G,A,C,G). The piece is divided into three major sections--each section clearly marked with changes in meter and tempo. The first section alternates among 4/4, 3/4, and 2/4 at a fairly rapid moving tempo (quarter = 144). The center section changes to 3/8 where the dotted quarter equals 72. Finally the third section, marked Allegro, returns with the same thematic material evident in section one. A coda, marked Piu Vivo, takes the piece to a dramatic conclusion. At first glance, one might ask just why we need yet another percussion trio for snare drum, crash cymbals, and timpani. However, because of its musical content, Take Three separates itself from other trios written for educational purposes. Although the snare drum part is probably the most accessible to younger players, it will challenge the best of them. It consists of sixteenthnote figures, gradual and sudden dynamic changes, accents, ruffs, flams, and rolls of relatively short duration. The cymbal part is a real test of musicianship. It requires one to play several articulations throughout a wide range of dynamics. The cymbal part would make an excellent selection for an all-state audition. The timpani part is difficult for this level of piece, primarily because the part is so active--i.e. the player is consistently moving among all four drums while playing fairly complex rhythms. Mature musicianship is required by all three players. This isn't the type of piece that one can give to a group of immature students and expect them to prepare it without considerable instruction. Since it is full of changes in tempo and meter, as well as subtle changes in style, Take Three, in the hands of a good instructor and motivated students will yield a most desirable outcome. Recommended. - Cort McClaren, October 1991[1]
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