Nishimura-Works for Perc Vol. 2-Includes Matra, Kala and Ektal (Score Only)

A collection of three works for percussion ensemble by Akira Nishimura. Each of the works is inspired by a distinctive ethnic style. These works utilize the marimba voices as the focal point of each composition.

Mantra- The title is the meaning of the essence of a time unit which is the main element in the rhythmic cycle of traditional Indian music.

Number of Players: 7
Difficulty: Grade 5
Instrumentation:

Player I: Marimba 5 oct.

Player II: 6 timpani

Player II: Steel drum, xylophone

Player IV: Steel drum, xylophone

Player V: Tubular Bells, xylophone, bongos, conga

Player VI: Vibraphone, xylophone, bongos, conga

Player VII: Chromatic Gongs, bongos congas

Kala- Kala is the meaning of time in Sanskrit, however, in this work, the concept of rotation of seven annulated time circles which has individually merely different cycles is give.

Number of Players: 7
Difficulty: Grade 5
Instrumentation:

Player I: Marimba 5 oct.

Player II: Crotales, Steel Drum

Player II: Glockenspiel, Maracas

Player IV: Glockenspiel, Bongos, Congas

Player V: Vibraphone, Xylophone

Player VI: Vibraphone, Xylophone

Player VII: Tubular Bells, Steel Drum, 3 Sus. Cym.

Ektal- Ektal means that the 12 beat Tala in the North India, and this work is constructed by more than 120 repetition of Tala in a quick tempo.

Number of Players: 6
Difficulty: Grade 5
Instrumentation:

Player I: Marimba 4 oct.

Player II:Marimba 4 oct.

Player II: Marimba 4 oct.

Player IV: 2 Bongos, 2 Congas

Player V: 2 Bongos, 2 Congas