Montoya-Rapids, The (SP)-2B/2V/C/Cro./X/2M/opt. tenor pan/5T/P

"The Rapids" was premiered by the Brazoswood High School Percussion Ensemble directed by Eric Harper. This is a dynamic work with twists and turns for a large percussion ensemble. Basic four mallets skills are necessary for the marimba and vibe parts.

Duration: 6:19
Number of Players: 10
Difficulty: Grade 5
Instrumentation:

Player I: Bells, Chimes, Crotales, Xylophone

Player II: Timpani

Player III: Tenor Pan, Piano Substitution

Player IV:: Vibraphone

Player V: Vibraphone

Player VI: Catanets, Bongos, Cabasa, Sus. Cym, Bass Drum, Guiro, Claes, Tam, Triangle

Player VII: Xylophone Bells, Chimes

Player VIII: Marimba

Player IX: Marimba

Player X: Triangle, Snare Drum, Guiro, Windh Chimes, Cowbells, 2 Ice Bells, Tam, Splash, Claves

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