Koshinski-Rattle the Cage (SP)-B/2V/C/2M/P - Product Information
Unique in its use of timbre, groove, melody, and counterpoint, Gene Koshinski's Rattle the Cage is a modern day tour de force for percussion ensemble. Utilizing the primary instrumentation of 3 marimbas, 2 vibraphones, xylophone, glockenspiel, chimes, and bass drum, it mixes in a collection of non-pitched bells, siren and cymbals.
Players are called upon to create unique textures through a variety of playing techniques. There are numerous instances of interplay that will require mature performers, however technical passages are still quite playable so long as a solid foundation of tempo and communication is present. It is not a program piece - it is instead an abstract exploration of the musical elements mentioned above (most notably timbre and texture).
While this is an ambitious and work for percussion ensemble, it also communicates a certain optimism and lightness that will make it entertaining for music lovers of all types.
Rattle the Cage ships as a professionally bound folio with full-color cover, and individual parts on CD-ROM.
Number of players: 8
Difficulty: Advanced
Instrumentation
Player 1: Glockenspiel, chimes, sleigh bells, metal (brake drum etc.)
Player 2: Xylophone, sleigh bells, suspended cymbal, glass wind chimes
Player 3: Vibraphone 1
Player 4: Vibraphone 2, suspended cymbal, siren
Player 5: Marimba 1 (5 octave, shared w/player 7)
Player 6: Marimba 2 (4.3 octave)
Player 7: Marimba 3 (5 octave, shared w/player 5)
Player 8: Bass drum
Players are called upon to create unique textures through a variety of playing techniques. There are numerous instances of interplay that will require mature performers, however technical passages are still quite playable so long as a solid foundation of tempo and communication is present. It is not a program piece - it is instead an abstract exploration of the musical elements mentioned above (most notably timbre and texture).
While this is an ambitious and work for percussion ensemble, it also communicates a certain optimism and lightness that will make it entertaining for music lovers of all types.
Rattle the Cage ships as a professionally bound folio with full-color cover, and individual parts on CD-ROM.
Number of players: 8
Difficulty: Advanced
Instrumentation
Player 1: Glockenspiel, chimes, sleigh bells, metal (brake drum etc.)
Player 2: Xylophone, sleigh bells, suspended cymbal, glass wind chimes
Player 3: Vibraphone 1
Player 4: Vibraphone 2, suspended cymbal, siren
Player 5: Marimba 1 (5 octave, shared w/player 7)
Player 6: Marimba 2 (4.3 octave)
Player 7: Marimba 3 (5 octave, shared w/player 5)
Player 8: Bass drum
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