Moore, D.-Race the Desert (SP)-B/V/X/2M/4T/P

Race the Desert by Dan Moore is a fast paced percussion ensemble piece that features a mixture of eastern and western rhythms and melodies, including drum grooves inspired by Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham, and the exotic D Phrygian Dominant scale - a favorite source of solo material of many rock musicians. Other compositional elements include subtle hints of the Star Spangled Banner and the use of melodic hocketting in which several voices share a melody by alternating notes between them. Duration: 3'40"

Instrumentation: Bells, Xylo, Vibes, 2 Marimbas (4 & 1/3 octave), Timpani, 2 Snare Drums, Field Snare Drum, Deep Snare Drum, Bass Drum, (4) Concert Toms, Bongos, Tam Tam, Ride Cymbal, Splash Cymbal, Suspended Cymbal, Hi-Hat, Anvil, Brake Drum, Cowbell, Mounted Tambourine