Daughtrey-Limerick Daydreams (SP-10)-B/C/X/2V/4M/P

Limerick Daydreams is based on the Irish Reel "Highway to Limerick". This composition was the 2nd place winner of the 2005 PAS Composition Contest and in dedicated to the University of North Carolina at Greensboro Percussion Ensemble directed by Dr. Cort McClaren.

Number of Players: 10
Difficulty:Grade 4
Instrumentation:

Player I: Bells, Tambourine

Player II: Chimes, Snare Drum, Xylophone

Player III: Vibraphone, 5 Temple Blocks

Player IV: Vibraphone, 2 Bongos, 2 Congas

Player V: Marimba (4 octave), Tom-Tom, Tam-Tam

Player VI: Marimba (4.3 octave), Tom-Tom

Player VII: Marimba (4.3 octave), Tom-Tom

Player VIII: Marimba (5 octave), Tom-Tom

Player IX: Wind Chimes, Suspended Cymbal, Chinese Cymbal, Sand Blocks, Triangle

Player X: Bass Drum, Tam-Tam

Nathan Daughtrey (b. 1975) earned a Bachelor Degree in Music Education (1997), a Master of Music in Percussion Performance (1999) and a Doctor of Musical Arts (2004) from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Described as "fresh and imaginative," (Percussive Notes), his band and percussion works are quickly gaining international recognition with performances at educational institutions of all levels, festivals/contests, and music conferences around the world. Many of his original works and arrangements are becoming standards in the repertoire, including "Limerick Daydreams" for percussion ensemble or symphonic band, "Shock Factor" for percussion quintet, and "Strange Dreams" for clarinet/alto saxophone and marimba.