Moore, M.-Momentum (SP)-P

Momentum is a fanfare for non-pitched percussion ensemble in surround sound. The piece immerses the listener in a rising wave of accents and atmospheric effects around the performance space, culminating in a dramatic final unified statement.

While the premiere performance featured 19 drummers and 15 tinklies musicians in surround sound, Momentum may be performed in any number of configurations including on stage with a minimum of 6 drummers (2 in center group, 1 each in ABCD) and two tinklies. Tinklies musicians may also be easily sourced from non-percussionist musicians.

Additional Information:

• Number of players: 6+
• Difficulty: Elementary/intermediate
• Instrumentation:
• Center Group: Tam-Tam and combination of Concert Bass Drum & Low to Medium Concert Toms
• Group A: Combination of concert bass drum & low to medium concert toms
• Group B: Combination of concert bass drum & low to medium concert toms
• Group C: Combination of concert bass drum & low to medium concert toms
• Group D: Combination of concert bass drum & low to medium concert toms
• Tinklies: As many performers as possible holding triangles and pairs of wind chime notes (or full wind chime sets if available)