Smith, R.-Surge (SP-12)-2X/2V/4M/P

Surge by Rob smith for percussion ensemble. Focused around swelling chords, driving rhythms and a highly syncopated and energetic tune, this work constantly gathers momentum until ending on a rapidly pulsing chord in the upper register of the keyboards.

Instrumentation:
Xylophone 1
Xylophone 2
Vibraphone 1, Egg Shaker
Vibraphone 2
Marimba 1
Marimba 2
Marimba 3
Marimba 4
Percussion 1 (2 ride cymbals, splash cymbal, China cymbal, 4 large muted cowbells, congas, high-hat)
Percussion 2 (snare drum, bongos, hi-hat, tam tam, suspended cymbal)
Percussion 3 (2 congas, suspended cymbal, dumbek, tambourine)
Percussion 4 (small concert bass drum, small suspended cymbal)