Mercury Rising is an intense work for percussion ensemble. Poly-rhythmic structures and unison explosions make this an entertaining and exciting piece for your next recital.
Number of Players: 7
Difficulty:Grade 4
Instrumentation:
Player I: Bells, Xylophone
Player II: Vibraphone
Player III: Marimba (4.3 octave - share with player IV)
Player IV: Marimba (4.3 octave - share with player III), Bass Drum
Player V: Tam-Tam, Snare Drum, Suspended Cymbal
Player VI: 4 Tom-Toms, Suspended Cymbal
Player VII: 4 Timpani
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.
