Presto

James Rago

General Info

Year: 1973
Duration: c. 1:45
Difficulty: (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: CPP/Belwin
Cost: Score and Parts - $0.00   |   Score Only - $0.00

Instrumentation

Player I: Xylophone
Player II: Susp. cymbal
Player III: Snare drum
Player IV: Snare drum, tom
Player V: Bass drum
Player VI: Timpani(2)

Program Notes

Review

Presto is a percussion sextet scored for xylophone, suspended cymbal, snare drum/tom-tom (one player), bass drum and a pair of timpani. Distinctive 16th-note motives set in a contrapuntal texture create an animated sonic tapestry. The sizzling tempo (quarter note = 190-195) is sure to give a high school or advanced middle school ensemble an exhilarating performance experience. When this piece appears on the students' music stands, it should be "love at first sight." - John R. Raush

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