Colgrass-Fantasy-Variations for Eight Chromatic Drums

Fantasy Variations for 8 Chromatic Drums and Percussion Sextet by Michael Colgrass. This 12 minute work features a soloist on a set of eight chromatic drums accompanied by six percussionists.

Instrumentation:
Soloist - 8 chromatic drums
Player 1 - glockenspiel, high pitched triangle, small xylophone, 3 graduated woodblocks
Player 2 - medium triangle, celeste, sizzle cymbal (with rivets), high tambourine (but not small), bongos
Player 3 - bongos, vibraphone (with slow motor adjustment), medium tambourine
Player 4 - pair 16" crash cymbals, 4.3 octave marimba, timbales, chimes
Player 5 - chimes, 2 graduated cowbells (muffled), 4 timpani, 2 triangles (medium and low)
Player 6 - finger cymbals, concert bass drum