The River
General Info
Year of Published: 2013
Publisher: Tapspace
Difficulty: Advanced
Duration: 00:04:30
Cost: $45.00
Instrumentation
Player 1: Glockenspiel
Player 2: Vibraphone
Player 3: Vibraphone
Player 4: Marimba
Player 5: Marimba
Player 6: Chimes
Player 7: Timpani
Player 8: Piano
Player 9: Bass Guitar
Player 10: Rain Stick & Wind Chimes & Shaker & Large Suspended Cymbal
Player 11: Timbales & Vibraslap & Cabasa
Player 12: Congas & Triangle & Ocean Drum
Player 13: Concert Bass Drum & Crash Cymbals & Small Suspended Cymbal & Tam Tam
Description
The River is a groove-oriented piece by Seth Adams that depicts a trip down New Hampshire’s Ammonoosuc River, known for its beautiful waterfalls and chilly, clear water. The opening portrays a ride down the rocky waters, twisting and turning through a mountainous area. The music shifts to darker tones halfway through the piece, symbolizing a plunge underwater as the journey continues downstream, culminating in a percussive tumble down a rocky waterfall. A restatement of the beginning material follows, suggesting playful eddies and swift currents until the adventure finally slows to a stop at the edge of a quiet pool. This engaging work includes solo opportunities and skillfully exploits the wealth of timbres and techniques available in a percussion ensemble.
Works for Percussion by this Composer
The River - Percussion 12; Bass Guitar