Gottry-Ring Toss (SP)-4SD

Commissioned by the Momentum Percussion Group for snare drum percussion quartet, Ring Toss, by Josh Gottry, is a five-minute work for intermediate percussion ensemble using four alike or graduated snare drums. The work explores multiple sounds and playing spots, varying textures ranging from ensemble unison figures to hocket passages, a full dynamic spectrum, and multiple metric contexts. Simple in instrumentation, but aurally complex and captivating, this quartet is certain to be engaging for both performers and audiences alike.

Additional Information:

• Number of players: 4
• Difficulty: Intermediate
• Instrumentation: 4 Snare drums (homogenous sounding or graduated)