The Parables
General Info
Year: 1988
Duration: c. 20:00
Difficulty: (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Honeyrock
Cost: Score and Parts - $28.00 | Score Only - $0.00
Movements
Instrumentation
Player I - II: timpani(2), drumset, field drum, log drum, suspended cymbals(4), vibraphone, marimba, xylophone, chimes, temple blocks, jingle sticks, triangles(3), bass drum, cymbals α2, tuned tom-toms(4), whistles(2), maracas
with narrator
Program Notes
Scored for two multi-percussionists and narrator - percussionists interpret text based on New Testament scripture. Twelve movements, can be performed in various combinations, requires large array of percussion instruments.[1]
premiere: April 1989, Millersville University of Pennsylvania, Karen Beyer Boots, percussion, Keith Wiley, narrator
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Works for Percussion by this Composer
Ancient Visions - Percussion Sextet
Fantasia for Bar Percussion Instruments - Percussion Octet
Five Hymns for Marimba - Marimba
The Parables - Percussion Duo; Narrator
Theme and Variations for Snare Drum - Snare Drum
Variations on Amazing Grace - Marimba
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