Powell-Carpe Diem (2S)-P - Product Information
Carpe Diem by Susan Powell is an exciting and musical duet for multiple percussion.
"Writing for multiple percussion is not an easy task. Many composers choose the more is better concept and product a lot of complicated noise. Susan Powell has done the opposite. She chose fewer instruments and produced a concise, musical and exciting duo for percussion filled with rhythmic intensity, imagination, musical phrases and good dynamic contrast. Requiring virtuosic skills from each player, this composition is sure to be a hit on any percussion ensemble program." - John H. Beck Percussive Notes, April 2003
Instrumentation - Bongos, 2 snare drums, 5 toms, china cymbal, tambourine, piggyback cymbal, 3 woodblocks, triangle, bass drum, opera gong
"Writing for multiple percussion is not an easy task. Many composers choose the more is better concept and product a lot of complicated noise. Susan Powell has done the opposite. She chose fewer instruments and produced a concise, musical and exciting duo for percussion filled with rhythmic intensity, imagination, musical phrases and good dynamic contrast. Requiring virtuosic skills from each player, this composition is sure to be a hit on any percussion ensemble program." - John H. Beck Percussive Notes, April 2003
Instrumentation - Bongos, 2 snare drums, 5 toms, china cymbal, tambourine, piggyback cymbal, 3 woodblocks, triangle, bass drum, opera gong
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