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Heavily syncopated lines interact with the electric bass to create a groove that is memorable. Brown creates many colors and textures with the percussive voices of the ensemble.
Number of Players: 9
Difficulty: Grade 4
Instrumentation:
Player I: Vibraphone, Afuchi
Player II: Marimba, Claves
Player III: Marimba
Player IV: Marimba
Player V: Slapstick, Bass Drum, Chocallo, Bells
Player VI: Bongos, Timbales, 4 Timpani, 4 Brake Drums, Triangle
Player VII: Tambourine, Agogo Bells, Wood Block, 4 Temple Blocks, 2 Cowbells, Gong
Player VIII: Drumset
Player IX: Electric Bass
An internationally-known composer, author, educator, clinician, and arranger, Tom Brown has received ASCAP's eight Popular Award and his 39th Standard Award in recognition of internationally performed compositions and recordings, and is credited with over 400 published works. He is founder of the New York State School Music Association All-State Jazz Ensemble and has served on the faculties of Skidmore College, The College of St. Rose, Union College, SUNY College at Albany and Schenectady County Community College.
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