McClure-Dance of Wind (SP)-V/3M/4T/P

The piece is composed of seven sections. Each section portrays a different mood and atmosphere. These sections represent the change that the wind or a simple breeze will take in the course of minutes and how this change affects everything in its path. The Dance of Wind was premiered by the BGSU Percussion Ensemble under the direction of Dr. Roger Schupp on April, 18 2006 in Kobacker Hall.

Number of Players: 8
Difficulty: Grade 5
Instrumentation:

Player I: Marimba

Player II: Marimba

Player III: Marimba

Player IV: Vibes

Player V: Timpani

Player VI: Cymbals

Player VII: Congas, Timbales, Gongogwe

Player VIII: Triangle/Floor Tom

Robert McClure began formal music study at the age of 16. He has studied percussion with Jim Briggs, Robert Bell, David Pasquarella and Dr. Roger Schupp at BGSU.

Robert graduated in the spring of 2007 from Bowling Green State University with a Bachelors Degree in Music Education. He is currently pursuing a Masters Degree in Composition at the University of Arizona, studying under Daniel Asia.