Johanson-Grooves and Diversions (SP)-P

Grooves and Diversions by Michael Johanson is scored for four multi-percussionists. Each player utilizes a number of drums (either timbales, toms, bongos, congas) as well as a variety of small percussion instruments: including cymbals, woodblocks, brake drum, sand blocks.
Very rhythmic, based on evolving interlocking patterns - Grooves! Challenging, for more experienced players.

Number of players: 4
Difficulty: Advanced

Instrumentation

Player 1: 4 bongos, 5 woodblocks, snare drum, ribbon crasher, 3 crash cymbals, splash cymbal
Player 2: 5 Roto toms, 2 timbales, hi hat
Player 3: 5 Tom toms, sandpaper blocks, brake drum, small China cymbal, 2 nested splash cymbals
Player 4: Bass drum, 3 congas, brake drum, woodblock, large ride cymbal, splash cymbal