Gottry-Pliplets (SP)-B/X/2T/P

Pliplets is a word that originated as an accidental amalgamation of two words in composer Josh Gottry's effort to say "playing triplets" in a rehearsal. As such, in this composition there are triplet figures sprinkled around multiple parts and, with the exception of a slower phrase in 4/4, the work is set in a triple meter. Part of the Ignite Series, the piece has a lot of built-in flexibility with instrumentation.

Number of players: 7-12+
Difficulty: Easy/intermediate

Instrumentation

Bells (substitute or double with Xylophone or Vibraphone)
Xylophone [optional] (substitute or double with Marimba)
Cowbell & Woodblock
Tambourine & Snare Drum
Ride & China Cymbal
Cabasa & Low Drum (Low Drum part may be played on a Low Tom, Small Bass Drum, or a Low Hand Drum, such as a Djembe)
Bongos (substitute or double with Congas or 2 High Concert Toms)
Timpani (playable on two drums - 26" & 29")