Brown, C.-While It Lasts (SP)-B/4V/C/Cro./P/PN or synth

While It Lasts is a metallic-forward percussion ensemble that explores one’s perception of time, beginning with atmospheric bowed vibraphones and gradually building in tempo, color, and intensity throughout. This piece offers great contrast on any concert program and is perfect for developing musical nuance within an intermediate ensemble.

Additional Information:

• Number of players: 10
• Difficulty: Intermediate/advanced
• Instrumentation:
• Player 1: Chimes
• Player 2: Crotales (2 octaves) + bowed vibes on Vibraphone 3
• Player 3: Glockenspiel
• Player 4: Vibraphone 1
• Player 5: Vibraphone 2
• Player 6: Vibraphone 3 (shared with player 2)
• Player 7: Vibraphone 4 (shared with player )
• Player 8: Piano or synthesizer
• Player 9: : Gong, wind chimes, triangle, ride cymbal, concert bass drum
• Player 10: : Sizzle cymbal, China cymbal, crash cymbal, splash cymbal, wind Chimes, bowed vibes on Vibraphone 4