Heussenstamm-Holiday for Percussion-P/3T/M/V/X/B/C

Holiday for Percussion by George Heussenstamm for percussion quintet. This exciting piece employs a variety of interesting techniques like using knitting needles as a striking implement and mild theatrics. A fun selection for anyone looking for something a little outside of the norm.

Instrumentation:

Percussion 1 - marimba (4.3-octave), 3 woodblocks (high, medium, low), bass drum, snare drum, bongos, slide whistle, police whistle, small gong (15"), large suspended cymbal, medium triangle, maracas, Audubon bird call

Percussion 2 - vibraphone (with motor), 3 woodblocks, field drum, slide whistle, police whistle, medium gong (24"), medium suspended cymbal, tambourine (10"), 2 brake drums, an empty metal or wood filing card box for 3"x5" cards, Audubon bird call

Percussion 3 - xylophone, 3 timpani, 4 tom-toms, slide whistle, police whistle, large gong (36"), medium suspended cymbal, 2 crotales, maracas, tambourine (8"), Audubon bird call

Percussion 4 - glockenspiel, 5 temple blocks, tenor drum, timbales, snare drum, slide whistle, police whistle, small suspended cymbal, wood chimes, 2 sleigh bells, Audubon bird call

Percussion 5 - chimes, 5 temple blocks, bass drum, 16" tom-tom, snare drum, slide whistle, police whistle, large suspended cymbal, large triangle, ratchet, sandpaper, 3 cowbells, shaker (chocallo) anvil, Audubon bird call