{"product_id":"koshinski-rattle-the-cage","title":"Koshinski-Rattle the Cage (SP)-B\/2V\/C\/2M\/P","description":"Unique in its use of timbre, groove, melody, and counterpoint, Gene Koshinski's Rattle the Cage is a modern day tour de force for percussion ensemble. Utilizing the primary instrumentation of 3 marimbas, 2 vibraphones, xylophone, glockenspiel, chimes, and bass drum, it mixes in a collection of non-pitched bells, siren and cymbals.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlayers are called upon to create unique textures through a variety of playing techniques. There are numerous instances of interplay that will require mature performers, however technical passages are still quite playable so long as a solid foundation of tempo and communication is present. It is not a program piece - it is instead an abstract exploration of the musical elements mentioned above (most notably timbre and texture).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile this is an ambitious and work for percussion ensemble, it also communicates a certain optimism and lightness that will make it entertaining for music lovers of all types.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRattle the Cage ships as a professionally bound folio with full-color cover, and individual parts on CD-ROM.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNumber of players: 8\u003cbr\u003eDifficulty: Advanced\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInstrumentation\u003cbr\u003ePlayer 1: Glockenspiel, chimes, sleigh bells, metal (brake drum etc.)\u003cbr\u003ePlayer 2: Xylophone, sleigh bells, suspended cymbal, glass wind chimes\u003cbr\u003ePlayer 3: Vibraphone 1\u003cbr\u003ePlayer 4: Vibraphone 2, suspended cymbal, siren\u003cbr\u003ePlayer 5: Marimba 1 (5 octave, shared w\/player 7)\u003cbr\u003ePlayer 6: Marimba 2 (4.3 octave)\u003cbr\u003ePlayer 7: Marimba 3 (5 octave, shared w\/player 5)\u003cbr\u003ePlayer 8: Bass drum","brand":"Steve Weiss Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43826908856374,"sku":"TSPCE16-008","price":23.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0563\/3055\/1350\/files\/koshinski-rattle-the-cage-sp-b-2v-c-2m-p.jpg?v=1773488467","url":"https:\/\/www.steveweissmusic.com\/products\/koshinski-rattle-the-cage","provider":"Steve Weiss Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}