Bayer-Propositions III (S)-EBKS OS

Propositions III is a work for extremely large percussion ensemble. Bayer bends time with this composition by have players playing their parts at different tempos. In the closing section of the piece on player plays consistent time with a metronome while the rest of the ensemble accelerates away from the consistent time. This piece will require long preparatory period to master the sections where tempo is variable between players.

Number of Players: 6
Difficulty: Grade 6+
Instrumentation:

Player I: 2 bongos, 4 toms 1 Gong, 9 thai Gongs, 1 Mark Tree, 1 Flexatone, Bass Marimba, 3 Temple Bllocks, 5 Woodblocks

Player II: 1 Bass Drum, 3 Tam, Triangle, Vibe, 1 Bloc Chinois, Xylo, Mokubio, 5 Temple Blocks, Maracas, Guiro, Tambour de Bois, Claves, Castanets, 2 Bongos, 4 Toms

Player III: Tarole, Tambour Militaire, 4 Timbales, Cymbale sur timbale, Pair of Cymbals, 6 Crotales, Vibe, Xylorimba, Binsasara, Claves, Maracas, Planche de bois, Guiro, Castanets, Fouet, Crecelle

Player IV: Fouet, Tambour a corde, Paire de cymbaless frappees 6 Sus. Cym., Hand Cymbals, 4 Rins, Marimba, Vibe, Tambour de Bois

Player V: 2 Bongos, 4 Toms, Sus. Cym, Jeu de Cloches, Castanets, Claves, 5 woodblocks/li>

Player VI: 2 Timbales, 4 Tumbas, 6 Sus Cym., Glock, 3 Triangle, Blc Chinois,Maracas, Guiro, 5 Woodblocks