Heiny-Treespeak(SP) B/C/V/X/M/T/4P

The four movements of Treespeak, Spring(ing), Summer, Fall(ing), and Winter, are a cycle: a cycle of the seasons, or the “seasons” of a tree's life span, which even parallels the life span of a human. The voice of the tree is spoken through the vibraphone, which brings this performer to the musical forefront throughout the work's duration. The marimbas and xylophone are the bark, branches, and trunk; the timpani, chimes, and glockenspiel color the soul behind the vibraphone's voice as the tree's roots; and the percussion represent leaves: ever changing, falling, and blooming until the tree speaks no more.

Additional Information:

• Number of Players: 13
• Level: Medium Advanced
• Instrumentation:
  • Glockenspiel
  • Chimes
  • Vibraphone
  • Xylophone (or Marimba 8va)
  • Marimba 1 (4.3-octave)
  • Marimba 2 (4.3-octave)
  • Marimba 3 (5-octave)
  • Timpani (4 drums)
  • Percussion 1: Mark Tree/Wind Chimes/Glass Chimes, Sizzle Cymbal, 4 Concert Toms, Woodblock (high), Rainstick, Concert Bass Drum
  • Percussion 2: Mark Tree/Wind Chimes/Glass Chimes, Sizzle Cymbal, Large Triangle, Woodblock (medium high), Ride Cymbal, Splash Cymbal, Suspended Cymbal, Tambourine
  • Percussion 3: Wind Gong, Cabasa or Shekere, Ocean Drum, Triangle, Suspended Cymbal, 2 Brake Drums, Hi-Hat
  • Percussion 4: Mark Tree/Wind Chimes/Glass Chimes, Sizzle Cymbal, Woodblock (medium low), China Cymbal, Cowbell, Sleigh Bells, Suspended Cymbal, Tambourine, Snare Drum