Davis-Dialogue for Ten (SP)-P/2T

Dialogue for Ten by Albert Oliver Davis The twentieth century brought a vast number of changes in the concert music field. One important development was in the use of the percussion instruments. Composers such a John Cage, Henry Cowell, Alan Hovahness, Edgar Varese and many other began to treat the non-pitched instruments of the percussion family as melodic in character. Hundreds of household items were used to explore the timbres and expressive character of the new music.

Davis has crafted a unique work in thia tradition without straying from conventional instruments. U sing instruments readily found in all school percussion departments, he has written a musical dialogue that will encourage students to further explore the fascinating world of percussion.

Instrumentation:
Triangle
Tambourine
Woodblock
Tomtoms
Temple Blocks
Cowbell
Cymbals
Snare Drum
Bass Drum/Tamtam
Timpani