Stephens-Common Ground (SP)-B/X/M/3T/P

Common Ground by Doug Stephens for percussion ensemble. This energetic piece derives its title from a constant eighth note pulse that evolves through three contrasting styles and meters.

Instrumentation (9 players):
Player 1 - glockenspiel, agogo bells
Player 2 - xylophone, vibraslap
Player 3 - marimba, maracas
Player 4 - timpani
Player 5 - concert bass drum, congas
Player 6 - triangle, shakere
Player 8 - bongos, timbales, suspended cymbal
Player 9 - drumset