Rush-Mas Fuerte (SP)

Mas Fuerte by Stephen Rush for percussion sextet. This piece is a study in non-pitched loudness, and reflects a strong Afro-Carribean influence, specifically influences of Congolese dance music and the Costa Rican version of the Calypso.

Instrumentation (6 players):
Player 1 - 2 timbales, bass drum, claves, snare drum
Player 2 - large ride cymbal, large cowbell, set of 5 tom toms, bass drum (can share with Player 1)
Player 3 - snare drum, 14" hi-hat, bongos, small suspended cymbal, woodblock (can share with Player 5)
Player 4 - snare drum, bongos
Player 5 - 2 timbales (can share with Player 1), French cymbals, 5 woodblocks, bass drum (can share with Player 1), small suspended cymbal (can share with Player 3)
Player 6 - set of 5 tom toms, 15" hi=hat, maracas, bass drum (can share with Player 1)