Cahn-Changes(2S)

This multi-percussion trio is in two sections, the first of which presents an ensemble of metal sounds, primarily cymbals, playing in subtle combinations of tones and rhythmic patterns. The second section introduces a few not-so-subtle changes.

Number of Players: 3
Difficulty: Grade 5
Instrumentation:

Player I: 2 Suspended Cymbals, Splash Cymbal, Triangle, Crash Cymbals, Flexatone, Popgun, Gunshot (blank pistol)

Player II: 2 Suspended Cymbals, Splash Cymbal, Triangle, Crash Cymbals, Fire Alarm Bell, Woodblock, Cowbell, Anvil

Player III: 2 Suspended Cymbals, Splash Cymbal, Triangel, Crash Cymbals, Sarna Bells or Wind Chimes, Bicycle Bulb-Horn, Crash Can

Bill Cahn has been a member of the NEXUS percussion group since 1971, and was principal percussionist in the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra from 1968 to 1995. Born in Philadelphia in 1946, Bill has performed with conductors, composers, ensembles, and artists representing diverse musical styles - Chet Atkins, John Cage, Aaron Copland, Chuck Mangione, Mitch Miller, Seiji Ozawa, Steve Reich, Doc Severensen, Leopold Stokowski, Igor Stravinsky, and Paul Winter. He has conducted programs with symphony orchestras, and his compositions for solo percussion, percussion ensemble and percussion with orchestra/band are widely performed. His fourth book, "Creative Music Making," on freeform improvisation was published by Routledge Books in 2005.