Daughtrey-As Above, So Below (SP)-B/2V/C/Cro./4M/4T/P/PN

Nathan Daughtrey's piece As Above, So Below delves into the universe of Norse mythology. The three-movement work for percussion orchestra centers on Yggdrasil, the "Tree of Life," with branches that extend to all nine of the worlds that make up the Norse mythological universe. The tree's three roots connect three of these worlds—Asgard, Niflheim, and Jötenheim—which make up the three movements of the piece.

Number of players: 13
Difficulty: Intermediate

Instrumentation

Player 1: Bells, 2 Triangles
Player 2: Xylophone, Chimes, Crotales, 2 Triangles
Player 3: Vibraphone 1, Medium Suspended Cymbal
Player 4: Vibraphone 2, Medium Low Suspended Cymbal
Player 5: Marimba 1 (4 octave), Low Drum
Player 6: Marimba 2 (4.3 octave), Low Drum
Player 7: Marimba 3 (4.3 octave), Low Drum
Player 8: Marimba 4 (5 octave), Low Drum
Player 9: 4 Timpani, Claves, Sizzle Ride Cymbal
Player 10: Bongos, 2 Congas, Snare Drum, Large Rainstick, 2 Hardwood Planks
Player 11: 4 Concert Toms, Hi-Hat, Crash Cymbal, Chine Cymbal, Djembe, 2 Hardwood Planks
Player 12: Concert Bass Drum, Kick Bass Drum (laid flat) or Multi-Bass Drum, Tam-Tam, Log Drum (4 pitches)
Player 13: Piano