Description
Allegretto is the first composition in a series of percussion quartets from Warren Benson. The second and third composition are no longer available. This piece features a limited orchestration that is constant thoughout. This piece is short in nature with a performance time of 3:30.
Number of Players: 4
Difficulty: Grade 4
Instrumentation:
As composer, conductor, performer, writer and humorist, Warren Benson was perhaps best known for his dynamic music for wind ensemble and percussion, and for his moving song cycles. Benson wrote over 150 works, including pieces which have been heralded as masterpieces of the twentieth century. His music has been played and recorded worldwide by the Kronos Quartet, New York Choral Society, International Horn Society and United States Marine Band.
Number of Players: 4
Difficulty: Grade 4
Instrumentation:
- Player I: Suspended Triangle, Small Snare Drum
- Player II: Woodblock, Large Tom-Tom (or field drum)
- Player III: Castanets, Large Tom-Tom (or field drum
- Player IV: Suspended Cymbal, Bass Drum
As composer, conductor, performer, writer and humorist, Warren Benson was perhaps best known for his dynamic music for wind ensemble and percussion, and for his moving song cycles. Benson wrote over 150 works, including pieces which have been heralded as masterpieces of the twentieth century. His music has been played and recorded worldwide by the Kronos Quartet, New York Choral Society, International Horn Society and United States Marine Band.
Product Info
| SKU | 50353160 |
|---|---|
| UPC | 073999483406 |
| Weight | 0.3 lb |
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