Anderson, N.-Full Meda, The (SP)-B/2V/2M/P/BG

The Full Meda is all about groove and energy. Time is very important as the source for the energy, so be specific in keeping it. Set-up is most conducive to establishing groove when "rhythm" instruments are placed near each other. Additionally, place Vibes 1 and Marimba 1 at the front, as they are playing the melody line back and forth. Make sure they can be heard over the rest of the ensemble.- NA


Number of Players: 9
Level of Difficulty: Grade 4
Instrumentation:

Player I: Bells

Player II: Vibe 1

Player III: Vibe 2

Player IV: Marimba 1

Player V: Marimba 2

Player VI: Shaker, Claves, Triangle, agogo bells, whistle

Player VII: Congas

Player VIII: Drum Set

Player IX: Electric Bass

Nate Anderson was born in Bluffdale Utah in March of 1987. Performing, arranging, and composing from a very young age, Nate competed in state and national competitions receiving Superior ratings throughout his high school experience, which was cut short when he received a full scholarship from the award winning Snow College Jazz Department. Spending a year studying with Scott Wilson and Jay Lawrence at Snow College in Ephraim Utah, Nate was featured both as a soloist and composer in concerts and tours including a performance with Grammy award winning Las Vegas Academy. At this point, Nate was offered a contract with Universal Studios located in Osaka, Japan which he accepted. Nate performed with the three highest ranked performing groups at Universal Studios Japan for 11 months in 2006. Returning to his hometown in January of '07, Nate started his own production company, began attending Utah Valley University on full percussion scholarship, and currently performs professionally throughout Utah, the surrounding states, and internationally.