Leonard-Descant (SP)-V/C/2M/P

A descant is a melody played above another basic melody. Descant by Stanley Leonard begins as a quiet, mysterious march. The sounds of a far away street beat are heard as a descant to the basic musical events occurring. The music grows in intensity and energy, eventually creating a new experience of rhythm and sound. The drums are still there, maintaining their sustaining descant to the music’s finale.

Additional Information:

• Number of Players: 6
• Difficulty: Intermediate/advanced
• Instrumentation:
• Player 1: Snare drum, bongos, suspended cymbal
• Player 2: Small bass drum, opera gong
• Player 3: Chimes, ratchet
• Player 4: Vibraphone, 2 brake drums, crash cymbals
• Player 5: Marimba (4 octave), 2 woodblocks
• Player 6: Marimba (5 octave), 3 low toms