Astrand-Purge (SP)-B/2V/X/2M/P

Purge is a balanced work for percussion ensemble that places equal emphasis on the solo vibraphone and the ensemble accompaniment.

Number of Players: 7
Difficulty: Grade 5
Instrumentation:

Player I: Solo Vibraphone

Player II: Bells, Chimes, Vibraphone, Crotales

Player III: Xylophone

Player IV: Marimba

Player V: Marimba 2

Player VI: Thai Gong (low F), Bass Drum, Brake Drum, Snare Drum, Cowbell, Suspended Cymbal, 5 Temple Blocks, Crotale, Woodblock

Player VII: Thai Gong (low B), Bass Drum, Brake Drum, Snare Drum, Cowbell, Suspended Cymbal

Anders Astrand regularly performs recitals and gives clinics throughout the US and Europe, both as a soloist and together with his percussion ensemble Global Percussion Network. Anders Åstrand has several times performed at PASIC (Percussive Arts Society International Convention). In his compositions, Åstrand focuses on improvisation as an essential feature for soloists as well as the ensemble. In addition to mallet music, Åstrand has been commissioned to composes for brass quintets, saxophone quartet, choirs, and big band.