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Flexible
Percussion Ensembles
Composed by Stephen Marskell
and Brian West these percussion ensembles provide excellent rhythm reading
practice and a chance for your students to use non-traditional instruments
to make music. No need to pull apart your Drum Kit or purchase expensive
instruments! Use readily available objects or make your own instruments.
THESE ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY
DESIGNED FOR DRUMMERS. Use them for rhythm based ensemble work or as
whole class activities. Great also as "unusual" concert pieces.
(To see a score excerpt in pdf format click on the
title in the listing of pieces column below.)
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Listing of pieces
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Comment
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The
Counting Trick
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percussion
duet using simple rhythms for two different percussion timbres
and/or word rhythms.
(Suit students of
1-2 years rhythm reading experience)
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Time
Out
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for
any three different percussion timbres.
(suit students of 2-3 years rhythm reading experience)
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Tap
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percussion
duet for fingers and hands on a desktop.
(Suit students of 2-3 years rhythm reading experience)
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Cookin'
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for
any three different percussion timbres or grab some kitchen
utensils.
(Suit students of 3-4 years rhythm reading experience)
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percussion
ensemble for six billy cans!
(Suit grades 9-12)
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titles coming soon: |
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Xylocarp
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percussion
quartet for coconut shell players
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Poles
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for
three players each having two poles
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