Rattlesnake Blues

Percussive hisses and creeping melodic lines put the listener face to face with a creeping rattlesnake in Giovanni Santos' Rattlesnake Blues. This fun, simple, blues-inspired piece for 4-part flexible ensemble allows small ensembles to experiment with a variety of different melodic and percussive timbres as they play the part of a rattlesnake slinking through tall grass. The piece's short duration and straightforward texture makes it a perfect choice for young players.