{"product_id":"perez-affinity","title":"Perez-Affinity (SP)-B\/2V\/C\/Cro.\/X\/4M\/4T\/P","description":"\u003cp\u003eAffinity by Francisco Perez is a large ensemble work centered on one of the simplest harmonic elements: the octave. It spans a wide variety of moods across multiple sections and begins and concludes with a memorable melodic motif that will linger in the minds of listeners long after the performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eWith numerous tempo changes and a short but exposed “quasi cadenza” solo in the middle, this piece is ideal for a seasoned ensemble with a high degree of listening skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eFor added programming flexibility, edits are provided for a slightly condensed version.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAffinity was commissioned by and is dedicated to Justin Schramm and the Prior Lake High School Percussion Ensemble (Savage, Minnesota). Perez also dedicates the work to his wife Kaitlin.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAffinity ships as a fully bound score and includes individual parts in PDF format for either printing or tablet viewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003eAdditional Information:\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of players: 14\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eDifficulty: Intermediate\/advanced\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eInstrumentation:\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003ePlayer 1: Glockenspiel\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003ePlayer 2: Crotales (2 octaves), chimes\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003ePlayer 3: Vibraphone 1\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003ePlayer 4: Vibraphone 2\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003ePlayer 5: Xylophone, crotales (shared)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cll\u003ePlayer 6: Marimba 1 (4 octave)\r\n\u003cli\u003ePlayer 7: Marimba 2 (4.3 octave)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003ePlayer 8: Marimba 3 (4.5 octave)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003ePlayer 9: Marimba 4 (5 octave)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003ePlayer 10: 4 Timpani\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003ePlayer 11: Ride cymbal, snare drum, impact drum\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003ePlayer 12: 4 concert toms, suspended cymbal, egg shaker\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003ePlayer 13: Mark tree, tam-tam, 2 suspended cymbals\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003ePlayer 14: Concert bass drum, triangle\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ll\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Steve Weiss Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43826932973622,"sku":"TSPCE23-034","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0563\/3055\/1350\/files\/perez-affinity-sp-b-2v-c-cro-x-4m-4t-p.jpg?v=1773519150","url":"https:\/\/www.steveweissmusic.com\/products\/perez-affinity","provider":"Steve Weiss Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}