Moore, J.-Burning Coal (SP)-B/V/Cro./X/3M/P

Burning Coal, a large percussion ensemble work by Joe Moore III set in three connected movements (flames, embers, & ashes), is a sonic portrayal of the liberties afforded us by the defense of our military.

Number of players: 8
Difficulty: Intermediate/advanced

Instrumentation

Player 1: Glockenspiel, drum, crotales (1 octave)
Player 2: Xylophone, drum
Player 3: Vibraphone, drum
Player 4: Marimba 1 (4 octave): drum
Player 5: Marimba 2 (4 octave): drum
Player 6: Marimba 3 (5 octave): drum
Player 7: Wind chimes, mounted ratchet, field drum, hi-hat, China cymbal, triangle, chime/tuned gong (B)
Player 8: Bass drum, crash cymbal, 4 concert toms, tam-tam, triangle, chime/tuned gong (G)