Aukofer-Neophilia (SP)-V/X/M/DS/P

Neophilia- a liking for new things, change for the sake of change, or novelty. This composition juxtaposes standard and unique percussion instruments with creative techniques and manipulation. The Kazoo and Boomwhackers are some of the unique instruments featured. Neophilia was commissioned by the Caixa Trio and Steve Houghton

Duration: 12:52
Number of Players: 4
Difficulty: Grade 6
Instrumentation:

Player I: Bass Drum, 2 Congas, Piccolo S.D, 3 Cym, Opera Gonga, Tambourine, Shaker

Player II: 3 Toms, Snare Drum, 3 Pipes, Vibratone, Splash Cym, One Shot Shakers

Player III: Bass Drum, Tenor Drum, Bongos, Log Drums, Cowbell Muffeled, Ribbon Crash, Bamboo Sticks, Sus. Cym.

Player IV: H.H, Bass Drum, Floor Tom, Snare Drum, Tom, Hi-Hat, Ride, Crash, China, 3 Temple Blocks, Brake Drum

Michael Aukofer recently completed his academic training in music through the doctoral level with honors. Michael spends the majority of his time now composing, teaching, producing and recording music, as well as working on the completion of his dissertation for the DMA (Doctorate in Musical Arts) from the University of Kentucky titled "Behind the Kit". Many of Michael's original compositions have gained international attention in the past few years through publications in 2004-2006 by Mallet Works Publications, Drop 6 Publications, and C. Alan Publications.