Husa-Drum Ceremony (6S)-P/3T

Drum Ceremony by Karel Husa for percussion quartet. Drum Ceremony is the introductory movement of the piece An American Te Deum for mixed chorus, baritone solo, and orchestra or wind ensemble. The work was commissioned to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the founding of Coe College. This piece derives from Native American drumming, particularly that used in war ceremonies.

Duration: 2 minutes

Instrumentation:
Timpani
3 High Tom-toms
3 Low Tom-toms
3 Large Woodblocks
Temple Blocks