Heiny-Graffiti (SP)-B/Tuned pipes/P

Graffiti by Chad Heiny is inspired by the composer’s mesmerizing tour of the graffiti-laden Leake Street Tunnel in London, England, where street art is not only legal but encouraged. Six very capable percussionists will find themselves busy multitasking and playing a host of drums, cymbals, metallics, accessories, and found objects to paint the scene.

Starting somewhat simply with sounds that might suggest a spray can, the piece begins to develop with a multitude of different rhythms and timbres at each of the multi-percussion setups, many containing foot pedal instruments. Two marching snares, a concert snare, and a field drum demand both orchestral and modern rudimental techniques from two of the performers.

The players will have to navigate a host of fast-paced time signature changes while maintaining composure, listening, and balancing within the ensemble. Soloistic flourishes abound in every part, and there is even a mini duet between dueling guiros! All parts combine to place the listener inside this amazing art-filled tunnel.

This piece ships as a fully bound score or as an instant PDF download for printing or tablet viewing. Individual parts come exclusively in PDF format.

Additional Information:

• Number of players: 6
• Difficulty: Advanced
• Instrumentation:
• Player 1: Sizzle cymbal, concert bass drum, cowbell (low), 5 tuned pipes (G#, A, C#, E, F)
• Player 2: Field drum (or deep snare drum), marching snare drum (w/Mylar head), 2 jam blocks (high and low), pedal trash metal (i.e. ribbon crasher, trash cymbal stack, metal trash can lid)
• Player 3: Mounted kick drum, bongos, 3 graduated toms, trash stack (all shared w/Player 4), high guiro
• Player 4: Mounted kick drum, bongos, 3 graduated toms, trash stack (all shared w/Player 3), low guiro
• Player 5: Zil-bel, 2 splash cymbals (high and low), concert snare drum, marching snare drum (w/Kevlar head), pedal trash metal (i.e. ribbon crasher, trash cymbal stack, metal trash can lid)
• Player 6: Guiro, kick drum (w/pedal), cowbell (high), glockenspiel