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[[James Rago]]

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== General Info ==

'''Year''': 1973<br /-->
'''Duration''':  c. 1:45 <br /-->
'''Difficulty''':  (see [[Ratings]] for explanation)<br /-->
'''Publisher''': [[CPP/Belwin]]<br /-->
'''Cost''': Score and Parts - $0.00  &nbsp;&nbsp;|&nbsp;&nbsp; Score Only - $0.00<br /-->


==Movements==

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


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== 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<ref>http://www.pas.org/resources/research/research-compositions</ref>


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== Commercial Discography==

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== Works for Percussion by this Composer ==
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