Meade-Curios (SP)-B/2V/C/Cro./2M/BM/X

Curios is a three-movement percussion ensemble work by Elyzabeth Meade. Each movement differs in texture and mood, with the work drawing its character from the challenge of extracting varied expression from an ensemble with a relatively limited color and attack palette compared to the broader percussion world. The title references curios as odd and curiosity-provoking artifacts, with each movement conceived as a resonance from looking at or holding various objects.

Work Details

• Composer: Elyzabeth Meade
• Number of players: 6

Instrumentation

• Percussion 1: Marimba, vibraphone, bass bow
• Percussion 2: Marimba, crotales, cello bow, bucket of water
• Percussion 3: Xylophone, crotales, cello bow, bucket of water
• Percussion 4: Glockenspiel, chimes
• Percussion 5: Vibraphone, bass bow
• Percussion 6: Bass marimba