Bruce-Payload (SP)-2V/Cro./2M/P/amp. VC/amp. CB

Payload is an energetic chamber piece for six percussionists, cello, and contrabass. Inspired by the sheer power and driving force produced by the rocket boosters for a space shuttle launch, it portrays a mixture of experiences one might have while taking off, leaving the atmosphere, and the suspension of gravity.

• Number of players: 8
• Difficulty: Intermediate/advanced
• Instrumentation:
• Player 1: Cello (amplified)
• Player 2: Contrabass (amplified)
• Player 3: Vibraphone, splash cymbal, suspended cymbal, sizzle Cymbal
• Player 4: Vibraphone, sizzle cymbal, hi-hat, splash cymbal, cymbal stack, suspended cymbal
• Player 5: Marimba [4.6 octave]
• Player 6: Marimba [5 octave]
• Player 7: Cajon, crotales (2 octaves), ankle bells
• Player 8: Doumbek