Smith, F.-Suite #1 (SP)-B/C/X/M/4T/P

Suite No. 1 by Fred Emory Smith is a percussion ensemble piece scored for 5 players. Shifting time signatures and some well placed but tricky rest figures will push intermediate players while keeping more advanced players on their toes. This piece makes use of a rhythmic motif in 4/4 time that is later explored in 7/8 time. Although not bombastic in nature, the work is certainly high in energy. A middle section turns lyrical and smooth until the drums take over once again. Conversational elements are present throughout, and the timpani part in particular will require a player who is comfortable carrying some small solo responsibilities. Occasional multitasking is also required. This is a piece that could easily fit anywhere in your concert program where a slightly elevated heart rate is required!

Duration: 4'30"

Instrumentation:

Player 1 - snare drum, 4.3 octave marimba, tam tam (shared with player 3)

Player 2 - glockenspiel, 4 concert toms

Player 3 - tambourine, temple blocks, tam tam (shared with player 1), triangle, suspended cymbal, crash cymbal slave, shaker

Player 4 - concert bass drum, chimes ride cymbal, xylophone

Player 5 - four timpani