Aukofer-Criminal Activity (SP)-B/X/M/P

"Criminal Activity" is a fun work for percussion ensemble by Michael Aukofer. The opening of this work has the whole ensemble playing siren whistles to set the criminal mood. The rest of the work is dense with synocpated patterns and catchy rhythmic ideas.


Number of Players: 9
Difficulty: Grade 4
Duration: 5:27
Instrumentation:

Player 1: Siren Whistle, Bells, Anvil, Slap Stick, Sus. Cym.

Player 2: Siren Whistle, Xylophone, Snare Drum, Ribbon Crasher

Player 3: Siren Whistle, Marimba High, Ribbon Crasher, Snare Drum

Player 4: Siren Whistle, Marimba Mid, China Cym.

Player 5: Siren Whistle, Marimba Low, Sus. Cym

Player 6: Siren Whistle, Bongos, Floor Tom, Splash, Small China

Player 7: Siren Whislte, Congas, Metal Shaker, One Shot Shaker

Player 8: Siren Whistle, 4 Toms

Player 9: Drumset, (2 Crashes, Ride, Floor Tom, Snare, Hi-Hat, Bass Drum)

Michael Aukofer recently completed his academic training in music through the doctoral level with honors. Michael spends the majority of his time now composing, teaching, producing and recording music, as well as working on the completion of his dissertation for the DMA (Doctorate in Musical Arts) from the University of Kentucky titled "Behind the Kit". Many of Michael's original compositions have gained international attention in the past few years through publications in 2004-2006 by Mallet Works Publications, Drop 6 Publications, and C. Alan Publications.