Stout, A.-Lost, The (SP)-B/2V/Cro./X/2M/4T/P

A large work for percussion ensemble. The two main components are a sextuplet-based processional theme, and a lighthearted mixed meter swing theme. Woven throughout the piece is an ostinato the first appears as a timpani sol, and then reprises on various other instruments in different forms and contexts throughout the piece.

Number of Players-12
Difficulty: Grade 4
Instrumentation:
Player I: Bells, Chimes, Low Tom, Maracas
Player II: Xylophone, Chimes, Low Tom
Player III: Vibe, Temple Block, China Cym.
Player IV: Vibe, Claves, Brake Drum
Player V: Marimba, Sus. Cym
Player VI: Mairmba
Player VII: Marimba
Player VIII: Timpani
Player IX: Tam Tam, Sus. Cym. Finger Cymbal, Three Toms, Brake Drum, Rain Stick, Tambourine
Player X: Crotales, Bas Drum, Guiro, Large Triangle, Cabasa, Bongos
Player XI: Drum Set


Andrew Stout directs the Athens (Ohio) High School Percussion Ensemble. An accomplished keyboard-percussionists, he composes and arranges for both percussion ensemble and marching band. He is also a marching percussion instructor and adjudicator.