Arevalo-Shiva's Dance (SP)-2V/C/Cro./4T/P

Shiva's Dance was the 1994 PAS composition Runner-Up. This piece is constructed in two movements, The Void and Shiva's Dance. The Void creates a sense of intrigue that leads to the final Violent dance of the Indian Lord Shiva.



Number of Players: 5
Difficulty: Grade 5
Instrumentation:

The Void

Player I: 4 Crotales, Chime

Player II: 2 Triangles, Snare Drum

Player III: 3 Tam-Tams, Suspended Cymbal

Player IV: Vibraphone (2 bows)

Player V: Vibraphone (2 bows)

Player VI: Wind Machine

Player VII: Bass Drum

Player VIII: 2 Timpani

Shiva's Dance:

Player I: 4 Crotales, Bongos, 2 Suspended Cymbals, Medium/Large Tam-Tam

Player II: Triangle, Snare Drum, Maracas

Player III: 4 Brake Drums

Player IV: Snare Drum, Vibe, 3 High Tom-Toms

Player V: Piccolo Snare Drum, 3 Low Tom-Toms, Vibe

Player VI: 2 Suspended Cymbals, Snare Drum (piccolo if available), Woodblock, Maracas

Player VII: Bass Drum, Triangle, Snare Drum

Player VIII: 5 Timpani