Daughtrey-Rock House Creek (SP)-V/M - Product Information
Rock House Creek was commissioned by Michael and Sara Wood on the event of their wedding on June 24, 2007 and received its premiere on April 15, 2008 at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. The title comes from the name of an area close to where the Woods reside in North Carolina and is infused with the progressive bluegrass sounds that have emerged out of the last 10-15 years from such duo combinations as Bela Fleck/Edgar Meyer and Chris Tile/ Mike Marshall. The work opens rather introspectively with hints of the grooves that are to come. It swiftly moves into the first fast section that features solos in both the vibraphone and marimba with opportunities for improvisation.
Number of Players: 1
Difficulty: Grade 4
Instrumentation:
Player I: Vibe
Player II: Marimba
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.
Number of Players: 1
Difficulty: Grade 4
Instrumentation:
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.
