Campbell-Dark Flight (SP)-B/2V/C/X/2M/4T/P

Dark Flight by James Campbell was composed for a percussion ensemble of 12 players. Its title refers to the entry of a meteoroid into Earth's atmosphere where it becomes a very bright meteor or fireball. Sounds generated by very bright fireballs have been reported, including sonic booms, hissing static, sizzling, and even popping sounds. Larger meteors can enter a period known as "dark flight" after deceleration where the meteorite fragments fall at terminal velocity and will essentially be invisible. Duration: 5'18"

Instrumentation: Bells, Xylo, (2) Vibes (4 bows are needed for Vibe bowing), (2) Marimbas (one 4 & 1/3 octave, one 4 & 1/2 octave), Chimes, Timpani, Tamtam, China Cymbal, Large Suspended Cymbal, Sizzle Cymbal, Bass Drum, Bar Chimes, Bubble Wrap, Plastic Grocery Bags, Maracas, Seed Shaker or Pod Rattle, Hi-Hat, Kick Drum, Brake Drum, Guiro, Cajon, Djembe, Woodblock, Impact Drum, Many Resonant Metal Objects