Symphonic Movement For Percussion

This piece is an original composition that uses the percussion ensemble as a symphonic orchestra, with the keyboards as the strings, woodwinds, and brass, and a percussion section. The piece begins with a triumphal introduction with timpani interludes, which is followed by a transition into a double-time swing section in E minor and D minor. There are melodic riffs and themes punctuated and doubled in the percussion. Another transition follows as the music melts into a medium rock section in Bb major and minor. The double-time jazz section returns with a coda, and the piece ends with a rousing drum set solo with stacking fourths. If a bass player is available, they can easily be added and double the Marimba 3 part. All the mallet players and percussion section have plenty of challenging parts and various jazz grooves to challenge even the advanced players.