Kneupper-Phylogeny (SP)-B/3T/P

"Phylogeny" is an imaginative textural creation for percussion ensemble. It features a large percussive pallet of varied sounds. The ethereal opening blends in to a quick paced section that is heavy with the raspy sounds of the maracas.

Number of Players: 11
Difficulty: Grade 4
Instrumentation:

Triangle. Maracas, Bongos

Triangle, Maracas, Snare Drum

Triangle, Woodblock

Triangle, Maracas, Bass Drum

Cymbal, Timpani, Maracas

Sus. Cym, Tambourine, Temple Blocks, Roto-Tom

Sus. Cym, Tambourine, Claves, Concert Toms

2 Tams, Clay Pots, Cowbell, Castanets, Roto-Toms

2 Tams, Flexatone, Water Chime, Sus. Cym, Slapstick, Tambourine

Bells, Water Chimes, Guiro, Snare Drum

Crotales, Water Chimes, Guiro, Timpani

David Kneupper is an award-winning composer and sound designer currently living in Los Angeles, specializing in original music for museums, theme parks, film and the concert stage.
Recent projects include music for the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield, IL; music for the U.S. Pavilion at World Expo 2005 in Aichi, Japan; and music and sound services for TimeRiders, a ride film starring John Cleese debuting at Movie Park Germany