Benson-Streams (SP)-B/V/M/4T/P

Streams by Warren Benson for percussion septet. This piece is a study of the dynamic register between pppp and p, as well as being a unique timbral exploration. Use of the human voice through humming and whispering blends seamlessly with metallic timbres using a wide variety of mallets, a slide whistle, marimba and other common percussion instruments.

Instrumentation:
Player 1 - vibraphone, suspended cymbal
Player 2 - marimba, suspended cymbal
Player 3 - bells, suspended cymbal
Player 4 - slide whistle, suspended cymbal
Player 5 - small triangle, tambourine, suspended cymbal
Player 6 - suspended sleigh bells, suspended cymbal, large tam tam
Player 7 - timpani