Hennagin-Phantom Dances, The (SP)-P/5T/4M/2V/2X/B/C/Crot

The Phantom Dances by Michael Hennagin is a twelve minute work for twelve players that will bring a sense of mystery and illusion to its audience. Based on a poem by Walt Whitman, this percussion ensemble is another fine addition to the literature of Michael Hennagin. Hennagin has created a rhythmical and visual masterpiece through the use of syncopation, hemiola, and phantom gestures.

Instrumentation:
Player 1 - Orchestra Bells, Snare Drum, castanets, Sand blocks
Player 2 - Crotales, Roto Toms, 2 Cow Bells, Tambourine (no head), Mark Tree, Small Suspended Cymbal
Player 3 - Chimes, Snare Drum, Maracas
Player 4 - Xylophone I, 2 Woodblocks
Player 5 - Xylophone II, Piccolo Snare Drum
Player 6 - Vibraphone I, Snare Drum, Bongos, Slapstick, Small Gong
Player 7 - Vibraphone II, Tam-tam, Tambourine, Triangle, Large Suspended Cymbal, Concert Toms, Medium Gong
Player 8 - Marimba I, Brake Drums, Sleigh Bells
Player 9 - Marimba II, Temple Blocks, Claves
Player 10 - Marimba III, Crash Cymbals
Player 11 - Marimba IV, Bass Drum, Slit Drum
Player 12 - 5 Timpani, Guiro, Field Drum, Vibraslap