Daughtrey-Fallen Stars (SP)-B/1-2V/opt. 1-2M/opt. 4T/opt. P

Fallen Stars was originally written for metallic keyboard percussion trio under the title "Starfall" in the collection “Triology.” It has been expanded here for full percussion ensemble, including lush, rolled marimbas, timpani, and sparkling auxiliary percussion to give the piece even more color. Inspired by the poem “Starfall” by Rainer Maria Rilke, Fallen Stars paints a picture of reflection, wonder, and longing through its vivid imagery of a meteor shower.

Additional Information:

• Number of Players: 3-8+
• Difficulty: Intermediate
• Instrumentation Required for Performance:
• Bells
• Vibraphone 1
• Vibraphone 2
• * Vibraphone 1 & 2 may share one instrument

Flexible Percussion Ensemble (the director may add these parts according to availability and discretion)

• Marimba 1
• Marimba 2
• Timpani: 4 drums
• Percussion 1: Triangle, concert bass drum
• Percussion 2: Mark tree (wind chimes), suspended cymbal

*Marimba 1 & 2 may share one 4.3-octave instrument