Meister-TAQSIM(SP)-B/X/4T/P

Taqsim by Scott R. Meister for percussion septet. Special effects are created throughout this piece meant to emulate the sounds of Middle Eastern music. This exciting, high energy piece was commissioned by the North Carolina chapter of the Percussive Arts Society.

Duration: 5'30"

Instrumentation:
Player 1 - 2 small tom-toms, suspended cymbal/nylon string
Player 2 - snare drum, triangle/small bucket of water, tambourine
Player 3 - xylophone, tam-tam, maraca
Player 4 - timpani, cymbal
Player 5 - orchestra bells, finger cymbals, suspended cymbal/nylon string
Player 6 - bass drum/small chain, bongos
Player 7 - 2 large tom-toms, maraca