Denkins-Subliminal Thoughts (SP)-B/2V/C/Cro./X/3M/4-5T/P

Subliminal Thoughts by Wesley Denkins is an atmospheric, medium-level percussion ensemble work for thirteen players. Originally written for the inaugural performance of the North Georgia Percussion Ensemble, the piece showcases intricate interplay among different instrument groups, requiring careful listening and precision timing from all performers.

Built around subtly recurring motives, Subliminal Thoughts invites the audience to experience a shifting soundscape that reveals deeper structure when listened to holistically. Each performer has a meaningful role, with challenging parts and featured moments for every instrument group.

This piece ships as a fully bound score or as an instant PDF download for printing or tablet viewing. Individual parts come exclusively in PDF format.

Additional Information:

• Number of players: 13
• Difficulty: Intermediate/advanced
• Instrumentation:
• Player 1: Crotales (2 octaves), chimes
• Player 2: Glockenspiel
• Player 3: Vibraphone 1
• Player 4: Vibraphone 2
• Player 5: Xylophone
• Player 6: Marimba 1 (4 oct.)
• Player 7: Marimba 2 (4.5 or 4.6 oct.)
• Player 8: Marimba 3 (5 oct.)
• Player 9: 4 or 5 Timpani
• Player 10: Snare drum, hi hat, ribbon crasher
• Player 11: Suspended cymbal, Mark tree
• Player 12: Small triangle, 2 high toms, impact drum, China cymbal
• Player 13: Large triangle, bongos, 2 low toms, vibratone, crotales (shared w/Player 1)