Beall-Seduction (SP-6)-M/P

Seduction was originally written as the 3rd movement of Andrew Beall's symphony, "Testament": Symphony for Marimba and Orchestra. Due to its nature, it is able to stand apart from the symphony as a standard ensemble piece for percussion. The piece is structured around a marimba soloist and percussion groove accompaniment. Midway through the piece the marimba halts, allowing a percussion feature to take over, followed by improvised solos by each player.

Number of Players: 6
Difficulty: Grade 5
Instrumentation:

Player I: Marimba

Player II: Drum (dumbek, djembe, frame drum, etc)

Player III: Claves, Udu (should be amplified)

Player IV: Nut Shell Shaker, Cajon

Player V: Sleigh Bells, Suspended Cymbal, Shakers, Shekere

A multi-faceted performer and educator, Mr. Beall sustains balance between the Symphonic, Broadway, and Marching arenas. As a freelance percussionist, he has performed on Broadway in The Lion King and Les Miserables, as well as at Carnegie Hall with the Manhattan Pops Orchestra and the New England Symphonic Ensemble. Mr. Beall has appeared as a soloist around the world, including 14 recitals and 6 concerto performances. In 2001, he won the D.C.I. Solo Marimba Competition, D.C.I. Percussion Ensemble Competition, and the P.A.S.I.C. College Marimba Competition.