Aukofer-Breakup, The (SP)-B/X/P

The Breakup by Michael Aukofer is a 12-bar blues opening with a dramatic bass drum moment that is revisited again in the middle of the piece. The tonality is minor to capture the emotions of a breakup. The battery sounds are dry, driving, and energetic to express the jolts we experience during life challenges.

Difficulty - Grade 3 (medium easy)
Number of players - 6-7
Instrumentation -
Bells
Xylophone
Snare Drum
Concert toms
Bass drum
Percussion (1-2) - bongos, tambourine (mounted), claves (opt), guiro (opt), cabasa (opt)