Friedman-Tell Me a Story: A Musical Road Movie (SP)-B/3M/P/SD/V/X/5VX

This work combines elements of satire, humor, sonic nuance and groove. The speaking parts should be delivered with theatrical elan. Dynamics should be carefully observed and all the parts should be executed with special attention to phrasing and sound.

Moreover, I feel it’s important for each player to develop a personal performance concept for his or her part within the context of the entire piece.

It should be a joyful experience.

– David Friedman, 2017

• Number of players - 5
• Difficulty - Intermediate to advanced
• Instrumentation:
• Player 1: Voice, Glockenspiel, Xylophone, Snare-Drum, Suspended Cymbal
• Player 2: Voice, Vibraphone, Marimba (Player 3)
• Player 3: Voice, Marimba
• Player 4: Voice, Marimba
• Player 5: Triangle, 5 Woodblocks, 5 Tom-toms, Voice, Suspended Cymbal, Shaker