Montoya-Spatial Tendencies (SP)-P

"Spatial Tendencies" is a rhythmic journey for percussion ensemble. The work starts of with a syncopated bass drum ostinato that drives the beginning of the piece. Metallic sounds are then added over the ostinato gradually. Montoya packs a lot of rhythmic concepts into the small package. This piece is a great way for any percussion ensemble to work on rhythmic accuracy and ensemble playing.

Duration: 4:20
Number of Players: 7
Difficulty: Grade 4
Instrumentation:

Player I: Bass Drum, Cowbell, Pad, Maracas, Small Gong

Player II: Triangle, Woodblock, Bongos, Tambourine, Sus. Cym

Player III: Triangle, Woodblock, Bongos, Claves, Sus., Cym

Player IV: Finger Cym. Woodblock, Snare Drum, Claves, Sus. Cym

Player V:: Concert Tom, Cowbell, Pad, Brake Drum, Med. Gong

Player VI: Finger Cym. Woodblock, Sus. Cym, Snare Drum, Tambourine

Player VII: Hi-Hat Cowbell, Concert Tom, Pad

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