Chlup-Plane of Existence (SP)-B/2V/Cro./3M/P

Plane of Existence by Carson Chlup is a work for nine percussionists that represents, in the words of the composer, “the space between life and death.” The piece requires a high level of ensemble communication, listening, and balance as it proceeds through varying sonic landscapes — from ethereal bowed passages to driving rhythmic torrents — reflecting the various stages of “transition.”

Plane of Existence ships as a fully bound score and includes individual parts in PDF format for either printing or tablet viewing.

Additional Information:

• Number of players: 9
• Difficulty: Intermediate/advanced
• Instrumentation:
• Player 1: Glockenspiel, crotales
• Player 2: Vibraphone 1
• Player 3: Vibraphone 2
• Player 4: Marimba 1 (4.3 octave, opt. 5 octave)
• Player 5: Marimba 2 (4.3 octave, opt. 4.5 octave)
• Player 6: Marimba 1 (5 octave)
• Player 7: Crotales (2 octaves), sizzle cymbal, tam tam (shared w/Player 9), 2 Zil-Bels, snare drum, shaker, ride cymbal, Mark tree
• Player 8: Mark tree, 3 toms, snare drum, ocean drum, bass drum (shared w/Player 9)
• Player 9: Tam tam, suspended cymbal, concert bass drum, mounted kick drum, 2 brake drums