Spike
General Info
Year of Published: 2008
Publisher: Rhythmscape
Difficulty: Elementary to Intermediate
Cost: $55.00
Instrumentation
Plaeyr 1: Suspended Cymbal
Player 2: Cowbell
Player 3: Snare Drum (High)
Player 4: Snare Drum (Low)
Player 5: Tom Tom (High)
Player 6: Tom Tom (Low)
Player 7: Bass Drum
Description
Spike is a piece for the developing percussion ensemble using commonly availabe untuned percussion instruments. The work contrasts unison ensemble sections with more soloistic, antiphonal material to help students to develop both 'groove' playing and counting / listening skills. All parts utilise a range of dynamics to encourage players to develop control and tone at differing volumes. A variety of player skill requiring advancing players and the bass drum and cowbell parts being able to be performed by students with a more basic skill level.
Works for Percussion by this Composer
Chamber Ensemble
Spike - 7 Players