{"product_id":"herndon-standard-candles","title":"Herndon-Standard Candles (SP)-B\/V\/C\/2M\/4T\/P","description":"\u003cp\u003eStandard Candles by John Herndon is a programmatic ensemble work inspired by a unique type of star. Cepheid variables are stars that illuminate and dim at a regular, known interval. This means they can be used as a standard candle - a means of calculating distances to and between celestial objects. Herndon writes, “they are a star with a heartbeat.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe piece follows a ternary form, starting with a slow, mysterious introduction on pitched instruments. Suddenly, the tempo doubles, leading into a driving middle section characterized by tutti rhythms and brief solo moments. All players switch between their original instruments and their own drums. Finally, the piece closes with a recap of the calm opening section.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work features audio accompaniment for a cinematic feel, but may optionally be performed without the audio following simple tweaks in the score. All parts are written with developing players in mind, featuring quarter\/eighth note rhythms throughout, with basic sixteenth note passages for feature moments. Dramatic and well-rounded, this piece is a must-learn for beginner percussion ensembles or methods courses!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStandard Candles ships as a printed, professionally bound score, and includes individual parts in PDF format for printing or tablet viewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of players: 6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifficulty: Elementary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstrumentation:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayer 1: Glockenspiel, high concert tom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayer 2: Chimes, low concert tom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayer 3: Vibraphone, snare drum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayer 4: Marimba 1 (4 octave), bongos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayer 5: Marimba 2 (4.3 octave), medium concert tom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayer 6: 4 timpani, concert bass drum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n","brand":"Steve Weiss Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43826926157878,"sku":"TSPCE22-006","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0563\/3055\/1350\/files\/herndon-standard-candles-sp-b-v-c-2m-4t-p.jpg?v=1773510940","url":"https:\/\/www.steveweissmusic.com\/products\/herndon-standard-candles","provider":"Steve Weiss Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}