Psathas-Cloud Folk (SCORE ONLY)-B/2V/C/2M/4T/DS/P/PN

John Psathas' majestic Cloud Folk makes full use of the many timbres and tones available in the percussion world, making it a highly fulfilling work for those ensembles who can master it. Cloud Folk's soundscape transforms in subtle shades, with the ensemble requiring an excellent grasp of technique to balance the work's layers of activity. Elsewhere in the work, dynamic passages provide platforms for exciting solo material to shine through.

Number of players: 9
Difficulty: Advanced

Instrumentation

Player 1: Glockenspiel, marimba (5 octave, shared), suspended cymbal, shekere
Player 2: Marimba (5 octave), drum set, cabasa, 2 tambourines
Player 3: Marimba (5 octave, shared), 2 concert toms, low double headed tom, beaded maracas, sleigh bells
Player 4: Vibraphone
Player 5: Chimes (shared), 4 timpani, bass drum, shekere, triangle
Player 6: Vibraphone, sleigh bells
Player 7: Marimba (5 octave, shared), chimes (shared), song bells, bass drum, gong, beaded maracas, finger cymbal
Player 8: Marimba (5 octave, shared)
Player 9: Piano