{"product_id":"walker-stones-on-shores-waiting-sp-b-2v-c-x-4m-4-5t-p-pn","title":"Walker- stones. on shores. waiting. (SP)-B\/2V\/C\/X\/4M\/4-5T\/P\/PN","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003estones. on shores. waiting.\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\n\nInspired 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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of players: 20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifficulty: Intermediate\/advanced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstrumentation:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayer 1: Small suspended cymbal, vibrato\/wah-wah tube (B), suspended resonant metal, finger cymbal, claves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayer 2: Small suspended cymbal, vibrato\/wah-wah tube (A), suspended resonant metal, finger cymbal, claves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayer 3: Medium suspended cymbal, vibrato\/wah-wah tube (G#), suspended resonant metal, finger cymbal, claves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayer 4: Medium suspended cymbal, vibrato\/wah-wah tube (F#), suspended resonant metal, finger cymbal, claves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayer 5: Large suspended cymbal, vibrato\/wah-wah tube (E), suspended resonant metal, finger cymbal, claves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayer 6: Large suspended cymbal, vibrato\/wah-wah tube (C#), suspended resonant metal, finger cymbal, claves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayer 7: Glockenspiel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayer 8: Vibraphone 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayer 9: Vibraphone 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayer 10: Chimes, ocean drum, vibraslap, sizzle cymbal, 4 cowbells\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayer 11: Xylophone, tam tam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayer 12: Marimba 1 (4 octave), triangle, finger cymbal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayer 13: Marimba 2 (4 octave), triangle, finger cymbal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayer 14: Marimba 3 (5 octave)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayer 15: Marimba 4 (4.6 octave)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayer 16: 4-5 timpani (20” optional)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayer 17: Piano\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayer 18: Concert bass drum, Mark tree, 4 toms, ride cymbal, egg shaker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayer 19: China cymbal, suspended cymbal, triangle, ride cymbal, log drums (4 pitches), bongos, splash cymbal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayer 20: Field drum, ride cymbal, bell tree, slapstick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tapspace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46980191846454,"sku":"TSPCE26-009","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0563\/3055\/1350\/files\/tspce26-009_stones.-on-shores.jpg?v=1784926076","url":"https:\/\/www.steveweissmusic.com\/products\/walker-stones-on-shores-waiting-sp-b-2v-c-x-4m-4-5t-p-pn","provider":"Steve Weiss Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}