Hall-DisArchitecture (SP)-2V/Cro./2M/P

DisArchitecture by Dave Hall is a quartet for percussion ensemble based on the "deconstructionist" architecture of Frank Gehry. This piece takes the listener on a journey through many harmonic and rhythmic textures. Duration: 9'30"

INSTRUMENTATION
Player 1
Crotales (2 octaves), Vibraphone, Bells, Snare Drum, Kick Bass Drum(2 pairs bell/crotale mallets, bow, 1 pair snare drum sticks)

Player 2
Vibraphone, Static Whip, Bongos, Sizzle Cymbal(2 pairs vibraphone mallets, bow, hard plastic mallet)

Player 3
5-octave Marimba, Prayer Bowl, China Cymbal(2 pairs yarn marimba mallets, bow)

Player 4
5-octave Marimba, Resonant Metal Bowl, Log Drum (4 pitches), Dark Crash Cymbal(2 pairs marimba mallets, Hot Rods or similar dowel stick)