Boxall-Mad Hatters 4 Hi-hats/woodblocks SP

Scored for four players, each with a hi-hat and woodblock (graduated from highest to lowest in pitch), this piece offers some unique interaction between the parts. Players utilize "open" and "closed" hi-hat as well as stick clicks and woodblocks to achieve some interesting visual and aural effects. A unique piece that would work as an up-tempo opening number or as an encore piece, as it is fairly short in duration. Younger players may have to spend some time working out the patterns to facilitate the musical nuances, while more experienced players should be able to put the piece together in a short time.

Number of Players: 4
Difficulty: Grade 2+
Instrumentation:

Player I: Hi-Hat and Woodblock (highest)

Player II: Hi-Hat and Woodblock (high)

Player III: Hi-Hat and Woodblock (medium)

Player IV: Hi-Hat and Woodblock (low)

Percussionist Jane Boxall keeps a busy performance schedule as a solo marimbist and as a rock drummer. Originally from the UK, Jane completed her BA and MA in Music at the University of York before relocating to Illinois to study marimba with William Moersch at the University of Illinois.