Sharpened Stick

Brett William Dietz

General Info

Year: 1999 / 2002
Duration: c. 5:30
Difficulty: Advanced
Publisher: KPP
Cost: Score and Parts - $40.00   |   Score Only - $0.00

Instrumentation

Player I: 4 Tom-Toms, Bass Drum w/Pedal, Splash Cymbal, Cowbell
Player II: 2 Congas, 2 Bongos, Cowbell
Player III: 4 Brake Drums, Wood Block, Field Drum
Player IV: Piccolo Snare Drum, Hi-Hat, Wood Block
Player V: 4 Tom-Toms, Concert Bass Drum, Chinese Cymbal, Suspended Cymbal, Cowbell

Program Notes

The Sharpend Stick is a Native American war song and dance that is in the “fish-step” style. It is said that the popular 1920’s dance craze the “Charleston” was derived from this dance.

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