Kastuck Percussion Studio, Inc. - Percussion Ensembles

PERCUSSION ENSEMBLES - 10 PLAYERS
*Components by Steve Kastuck -* Grade 5**	$30.00
The instrumentation for this three (3) movement work written for ten (10) players consists of: orchestra bells, vibes, marimba, xylophone, chimes, two (2) wood blocks, two (2) suspended cymbals, one (1) splash cymbal, four (4) roto-toms, four (4) timpani, ratchet, wind whistle, cabasa, castanets, two (2) cowbells, claves, snare drum, bass drum, drum-set, three (3) brake drums, and two (2) triangles. Written dedicated to Bill Gates, this work will stop traffic. The mallet parts are difficult yet very playable. Ten (10) separate parts for each movement are provided. NOTE: This piece is listed in the FLORIDA Music Selection List, the NORTH DAKOTA Selected Music List, the PENNSYLVANIA Selected Music List, the VIRGINIA VBODA Music Selection List and is eligible for the RHODE ISLAND Solo and Ensemble Festival. Listed in the Maryland Band Directors Association Music List 2006.
This percussion ensemble for ten players is set in three short movements. Hand percussion instruments play a major role in the first movement; a full contingent of mallet instruments is featured in the final two movements. All ten players often contribute simultaneously to create an active, contrapuntal musical fabric, which, in the last movement features the polyphonic stratification of mallet instruments playing fast-moving sixteenth-note figures. These repetitious patterns and the overall minimalist styling are, no doubt, motivated by programmatic inspiration; the title of the work and of its three movements—"the line," "the chip," "the circuit"—relate to Bill Gates, to whom the work is dedicated. The result is an engaging work for a large college ensemble. - April 2001 PERCUSSIVE NOTES MAGAZINE
*Salmagundi by Steve Kastuck -* Grade 2**	$25.00
The instrumentation calls for two (2) quiros, two (2) triangles, maracas, cowbell, two (2) tambourines, two (2) wood blocks, suspended cymbal, bongos or timbales, snare drum, hi-hat, three (3) timpani, orchestra bells, and two (2) bass drums. Most of the parts are multiple percussion giving the performers the experience of playing more than one instrument. SALMAGUNDI provides an achievable challenge for a junior/middle/high school group. The instruments required are all standard equipment in the High School or Jr. High School percussion section. The mallet part is very basic and is playable by a less experienced student. This short piece is excellent for introducing young percussionists to the percussion ensemble medium. Students and audiences will enjoy this latin potpouri. NOTE: This piece is listed in the NORTH DAKOTA Selected Music List, the PENNSYLVANIA Selected Music List, the VIRGINIA VBODA Music Selection List and is eligible for the RHODE ISLAND Solo and Ensemble Festival. Listed in the New York State NYSSMA Manual.
"Salmagundi" is a percussion ensemble for ten beginning players. The translation for "salmagundi" is any mixture or medley. Kastuckís ensemble is definitely a mixture of several styles (African, Latin, Calypso). The instrumentation includes two guiros, maracas, cabasa, two triangles, suspended cymbal, bongos or timbales, snare drum, hi-hat, claves, two woodblocks, cowbell, bells or xylophone, two tambourines, suspended cymbal, two bass drums, and three timpani. The parts are clearly marked in large print, which is helpful for beginners. Kastuck has included many accents, instrument effects such as rim clicks, and dynamic markings to encourage musical playing from the performers. This is a great selection for the beginning percussion to perform and with which to "wow" the audience. - Reviewed by: Lisa Rogers - April 2001 PERCUSSIVE NOTES MAGAZINE
"My percussion ensemble class really enjoyed playing SALMAGUNDE. It's a nice work and fun to play." - Doug Harrison, Music Director, Hedgesville High School, Hedgesville, WV
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KASTUCK PERCUSSION STUDIO, INC.
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WINCHESTER, VA 22604
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