Rhythm Cell
General Info
Year of Published: 2021
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Series: The Ignite Series
Level: Elementary
Duration: 00:03:30
Cost: $32.00
Instrumentation
Player 1: Glockenspiel
Player 2: Xylophone
Player 3: Marimba
Player 4: Timpani
Player 5: Claves
Player 6: Tambourine
Player 7: High Tom Tom
Player 8: Bass Drum
Program Notes
A cell in music is a “small rhythmic or melodic design that can be isolated, or can make up one part of a thematic context.” Rhythm Cell uses a combination of the Cuban cinquillo and Brazilian influences to form a rhythmic cell that starts the work and forms a basis for the melodic material that follows. Beginning with fun hand claps and snaps, each player moves individually to their instrument to begin their thematic material.
Works for Percussion by this Composer
Boomerang (Sycamore) - Percussion 10
Jivaro - Percussion 10
Outback Suite - Marimba
Ready Player 4 - Percussion Quartet
Rhythm Cell - Percussion Octet
Stampede - Percussion Quartet