Karukas-To Live and Die in the Wild-P

Designed to evoke images of primitive life, To Live and Die in the Wild utilizes a range of sounds, including intense ritual drumming, intricate polyrhythmic cells, and weeping, howling effects made possible by fading between different drums and rolling on the very edge of the bass drum. Each section of the piece represents a different terror that could mean life or death for a creature without shelter.

• Number of players: 1
• Difficulty: Intermediate/advanced
• Instrumentation: Kick drum, small concert bass drum (tuned high), 2 concert toms (low & medium), snare drum, bongos (tuned high), brake drum (pitched "D" if possible), sizzle cymbal (20" or larger)