Brown, T.-Above and Beyond (SP)-P/B/X/V/2M/4T/DS/2Synths

A large work for percussion ensemble that features driving percussion parts with syncopated keyboard passages.

Number of Players: 10
Difficulty: Grade 4
Instrumentation:

Player I: Orchestra Bells, Xylophone

Player II: Vibraphone

Player III: Marimba

Player IV: Marimba

Player V: Triangle, Afuche (cabasa), Chimes, Slapstick, Bass Drum

Player VI: Guiro, Bongos, Agogo Bells, Tam-Tam

Player VII: Timbales, 4 Timpani, Torpedo (metal tubo-tubo scrape), Chocallo (shaker), Cowbell

Player VIII: Drumset

Player IX: Synthesizer

Player X: Synthesizer or 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.