Gridwork

Carson Cooman

General Info

Year: 2019
Duration: c. 4:30
Difficulty: Advanced
Publisher: Manuscript
Cost: Score and Parts -   |   Score Only - $0.00

Instrumentation

Marimba
Taiko Drums
Organ

Program Notes

Gridwork (2019) for taiko drums, marimba, and organ was commissioned by Rhonda Sider Edgington with support from the Special Projects Committee of the San Francisco Chapter, American Guild of Organists.

The two taiko drum parts may be played by any kind or number of drums (including Western drums or two taiko players on a single drum) or by any number of players. The rhythms in the first section (“Atmosferico”) should be played as written. In the second section (“Molto allegro”), the players should begin with the notated patterns, but they may feel free to substitute other compatible patterns or elaborate as the piece progresses. (It is also fine to play the written patterns for the entire time.) (The organ and marimba will continue to provide the basic “grid” as written.)

Only basic dynamics are provided for the second section. The overall sound should be loud, energetic, and rhythmic, with the dynamics increasing even further towards the end.

Dedication: for Rhonda Sider Edgington

Commission: Commissioned with support from the Special Projects Committee of the San Francisco Chapter, American Guild of Organists

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Works for Percussion by this Composer

A Prayer in Spring (2012) for Soprano and Marimba
Bearing (Cooman) (2011) for Glockenspiel (Orchestra Bells)
Bells for Pauline (2016) for Chimes (Tubular) and Clarinet
Cerulean - Percussion Duo, Orchestra
Fanfare Canon (2011) for Percussion Trio: Snare Drum, Temple Block, Wood Block
Frequent Flyer (2005) for Alto Saxophone, Marimba, Piano
Gladly, the Cross-Eyed Bear (2000) for Clarinet, Trumpet, Xylophone, Piano
Gridwork (2019) for Taiko Drums, Marimba, and Organ
In memoriam Liana Alexandra (2011) for Flute and Two Gongs
Moon Shards (2007) for Alto Saxophone, Horn, Trumpet, Percussion, Piano
Mountains Like These (2007) for Vibraphone
Night Wind (2021) for Vibraphone and Four Flowerpots (one player)
Sourdough Serenade (2013) for Trumpet and Glockenspiel
Surly Bonds (2009) for Drum Set
There Will Be Stars (2011) for SATB Chorus, Percussion Quartet, Piano
Treasury of Blessings (2015) for SATB Chorus, Hand Drum, and Cello
Where All the Ladders Start (2008) for Trumpet and Vibraphone