Daughtrey-Mercury Rising (SP-7)-4T/B/X/V/M/P

Mercury Rising is an intense work for percussion ensemble. Poly-rhythmic structures and unison explosions make this an entertaining and exciting piece for your next recital.

Number of Players: 7
Difficulty:Grade 4
Instrumentation:

Player I: Bells, Xylophone

Player II: Vibraphone

Player III: Marimba (4.3 octave - share with player IV)

Player IV: Marimba (4.3 octave - share with player III), Bass Drum

Player V: Tam-Tam, Snare Drum, Suspended Cymbal

Player VI: 4 Tom-Toms, Suspended Cymbal

Player VII: 4 Timpani

Nathan Daughtrey (b. 1975) earned a Bachelor Degree in Music Education (1997), a Master of Music in Percussion Performance (1999) and a Doctor of Musical Arts (2004) from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Described as "fresh and imaginative," (Percussive Notes), his band and percussion works are quickly gaining international recognition with performances at educational institutions of all levels, festivals/contests, and music conferences around the world. Many of his original works and arrangements are becoming standards in the repertoire, including "Limerick Daydreams" for percussion ensemble or symphonic band, "Shock Factor" for percussion quintet, and "Strange Dreams" for clarinet/alto saxophone and marimba.