Montoya-Canyon, The (SP)-B/2V/C/Cro./X/3M/5T/P

"The Canyon" was premiered by the Brazoswood High School Percussion Ensemble directed by Eric Harper. It starts of with and eerie introduction from the timpani and marimbas that is achieved by implement and bar placement. The work goes on to highlight each instrument through technically and musically demanding section. Intermediate four mallet skills are required for the keyboard players.

Duration: 6:35
Number of Players: 10
Difficulty: Grade 5
Instrumentation:

Player I: Bells, Crotales, Xylophone

Player II: Vibraphone

Player III: Vibraphone

Player IV:: Marimba

Player V: Marimba

Player VI: Marimba Chimes

Player VII: Timpani

Player VIII: Bongos, Woodblock, Snare Drum

Player IX: Tam, Concert Toms, Claves

Player X: 2 Bass Drums, Crash Cymbals, Triangle

Daniel Montoya Jr.(b. 1978), Austin native, jelly bean lover, and inveterate sweet tea drinker, continues to rise in the world of wind band, percussion, and the marching arts. An active composer and arranger, Montoya is currently pursuing a master's degree in music composition, under the tutelage of David R. Gillingham, at Central Michigan University. He also holds a bachelor's degree in music composition from Texas State University and has studied privately and participated in composition master classes with William Bolcolm, Kevin Puts, and Russell Rie