Campbell, M.-Little Things, the (SP)-B/V/C/Cro./M/Desk bells

Blending music with spoken word and incorporating unconventional instrumentation, the little things invites listeners to reflect on the small, meaningful moments that help carry us through life.

Information:

• Number of players: 5 On-Stage + 7 Audience Performers
• Difficulty: Intermediate
• Instrumentation:
• On-Stage Ensemble
• Player 1: Glockenspiel (4-oct. w/ pedal preferred), Toy Piano (25-key), low “B” crotale, 2 bows, 2 glockenspiel mallets
• Player 2: Chimes, “C” crotale, 2 rawhide hammers, aluminum mallet*
• Player 3: Desk Bells (F, A, B, C, D) on trap table, vibraphone, 2 medium hard cord mallets
• Percussion 4: Vibraphone, suspended cymbal, 2 bows, 2 medium hard cord mallets
• Percussion 5: Marimba (5.0- or 4.3-oct.), low “F” crotale, 2 bass bows, 4 medium yarn mallets, aluminum mallet*
• Audience Ensemble (see bottom of performance notes)
• Desk Bells (3 players, each with two desk bells):
• Player 1: A3, C4
• Player 2: E4, G4
• Player 3: B3, D4
• Crotales (4 players, each with an individual crotale from the higher octave): C, D, F, and B 1 aluminum mallet for each player*