Walker- stones. on shores. waiting. (SP)-B/2V/C/X/4M/4-5T/P/PN

stones. on shores. waiting. by Clif Walker is a medium-advanced, large-scale percussion ensemble work for 20 players built around a wide palette of metals, drums, and keyboard percussion. Inspired by a period of stillness and reflection, the piece unfolds through long stretches of sparse activity that expand into broader ensemble textures. The writing emphasizes pacing, control, and ensemble awareness, with players contributing to a continuous, evolving soundscape. The setup features multiple suspended cymbals, resonant metals, and “wah-wah” vibrato tubes alongside mallet instruments, piano, timpani, and a full multi-percussion battery. These resources are used to create gradual shifts in density and color, with individual parts entering, overlapping, and receding over time. The large instrumentation and extended form require careful coordination and balance, particularly in managing sustained sounds, timbral blending, and the transition between foreground and background material. This piece is delivered in a large-format score (11″ x 14″) or as an instant PDF download for printing or tablet viewing. Individual parts come exclusively in PDF format.

• Number of players: 20
• Difficulty: Intermediate/advanced

Instrumentation:

• Player 1: Small suspended cymbal, vibrato/wah-wah tube (B), suspended resonant metal, finger cymbal, claves
• Player 2: Small suspended cymbal, vibrato/wah-wah tube (A), suspended resonant metal, finger cymbal, claves
• Player 3: Medium suspended cymbal, vibrato/wah-wah tube (G#), suspended resonant metal, finger cymbal, claves
• Player 4: Medium suspended cymbal, vibrato/wah-wah tube (F#), suspended resonant metal, finger cymbal, claves
• Player 5: Large suspended cymbal, vibrato/wah-wah tube (E), suspended resonant metal, finger cymbal, claves
• Player 6: Large suspended cymbal, vibrato/wah-wah tube (C#), suspended resonant metal, finger cymbal, claves
• Player 7: Glockenspiel
• Player 8: Vibraphone 1
• Player 9: Vibraphone 2
• Player 10: Chimes, ocean drum, vibraslap, sizzle cymbal, 4 cowbells
• Player 11: Xylophone, tam tam
• Player 12: Marimba 1 (4 octave), triangle, finger cymbal
• Player 13: Marimba 2 (4 octave), triangle, finger cymbal
• Player 14: Marimba 3 (5 octave)
• Player 15: Marimba 4 (4.6 octave)
• Player 16: 4-5 timpani (20” optional)
• Player 17: Piano
• Player 18: Concert bass drum, Mark tree, 4 toms, ride cymbal, egg shaker
• Player 19: China cymbal, suspended cymbal, triangle, ride cymbal, log drums (4 pitches), bongos, splash cymbal
• Player 20: Field drum, ride cymbal, bell tree, slapstick