Nozny-Have You Ever Seen the Grand Canyon? (SP)-B/3V/Cro. /4M/4T/P

Brian Nozny explains the title of this work in this way: "We live in an amazing world where at the push of a button we can listen to almost any music that we desire. While this level of technology allows for a great amount of convenience, it also allows for a staggering level of complacency. Maynard James Keenan from the band Tool put this issue best when asked by an interviewer about why Tool has never put out a DVD of them performing live. Maynard asks the interviewer "Have you seen pictures of the Grand Canyon?" to which the interviewer nods affirmative. "It's not the same. When you sit at the edge of the Grand Canyon, then you understand why it's important to go to the Grand Canyon.""
This is a work for large percussion ensemble, an allegro tempo is maintained throughout as percussive colors come and go, creating an exciting experience for audiences.

Number of players: 12
Difficulty: Advanced

Instrumentation
Player 1: Glockenspiel
Player 2: Crotales (2 octaves)
Player 3: Vibraphone 1
Player 4: Vibraphone 2, suspended cymbal
Player 5: Vibraphone 3, suspended cymbal
Player 6: Marimba 1, China cymbal
Player 7: Marimba 2, suspended cymbal
Player 8: Marimba 3, suspended cymbal
Player 9: Marimba 4, suspended cymbal
Player 10: 4 timpani, triangle
Player 11: Triangle, chimes, suspended cymbal
Player 12: Ride cymbal, triangle, tam tam, bass drum