Aukofer-Fantasy on the Plains (SP-8)-B/2V/X/3M/P

Fantasy on the Plains utilizes many sounds and colors to depict a bucolic scene. Quartal harmony and melody is a recurring theme in the selection.

Number of Players: 8
Difficulty: Grade 5
Instrumentation:

Player I: Bells, Small Suspended Cymbal, 2 Triangles, Ankle Bells, Shakere Beads, Goat Hooves High, Goat Hooves Low

Player II: Bells, Xylophone, 2 Triangles, Medium Suspended Cymbal, Tongue Drum

Player III: Vibraphone I

Player IV: Vibaphone II, Djembe,

Player V: Marimba I, Medium Suspended Cymbal

Player VI: Marimba II, Large Triangle,

Player VII: Marimba III

Player VIII: Large Suspended Cymbal, Indian Drums (sub Concert Toms), Djembe, Vibratone, 2 Shakers

Michael Aukofer recently completed his academic training in music through the doctoral level with honors. Michael spends the majority of his time now composing, teaching, producing and recording music, as well as working on the completion of his dissertation for the DMA (Doctorate in Musical Arts) from the University of Kentucky titled "Behind the Kit". Many of Michael's original compositions have gained international attention in the past few years through publications in 2004-2006 by Mallet Works Publications, Drop 6 Publications, and C. Alan Publications.