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| PERCUSSION ENSEMBLES - 6 PLAYERS | |
 Ritual
No. 1 A Percussion Sextet by Steve Kastuck - Grade
3 |
$16.00 |
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work is written for any keyboard percussion instrument,
two(2) toms, maracas, two(2) suspended cymbals, tambourine,
triangle, and claves. The subtitle "TWILIGHT DANCE" is
an apt description of this enjoyable work. While this
piece is not demanding technically, it will provide a
musical challenge to young players as well. This work
can serve as a good vehicle for teaching balance, dynamics,
rhythmic precision and phrasing. It is filled with rhythmic
energy and has a sonorous quality that has audience appeal.
Since the parts are not difficult all levels of percussion
ensembles could effectively perform the work. An audience
will find it difficult, if not impossible, to remain still
through out the performance of this mysterious primitive
dance ritual. NOTE: This piece is listed in the PENNSYLVANIA Selected Music List, the VIRGINIA VBODA Music Selection List and is eligible for the RHODE ISLAND Solo and Ensemble Festival. |
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| "Ritual
No. 1 is a percussion sextet scored for "any keyboard
percussion instrument," a pair of maracas, two suspended
cymbals, tambourine, triangle, claves, woodblock, and
two low toms. The piece opens softly with the majority
of the thematic material presented by the toms, and most
of the melodic lines of the keyboard instrument are modal.
The entire piece is in common time, and the rhythms are
common--except for one phrase in which quarter-note triplets
are presented. There are plenty of dynamics throughout,
which will create interest for the audience and provide
good training for the students as well. With careful assignment
of parts, Ritual could be used for both beginning and
intermediate students." - Reviewed by: George Frock - PERCUSSIVE NOTES MAGAZINE - OCT. 1997 |
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| "We
just started reading RITUAL No.1 and the kids seem to
enjoy it. Iím looking forward to reading through the other
pieces as we approach solo and ensemble time" - Michael Scheiber, Chesterton High School, Indiana |
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| Fanfare
For Six by Alice Henry - Grade 3 |
$16.00 |
| As
the title implies, this work is an outstanding fanfare
finale for any percussion ensemble program. The instrumentation
calls for two batteries, each consisting of snare drum,
toms and bass drum. The rhythms are interwoven between
each separate batterie and between both groups. It is
rich in dynamics and the use of regular sticks and dowels
definitely changes the colors of this work. This is truly
a glorious heads up piece that works well with any developed
drum line. 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. |
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| "Fanfare
for Six" is perfect for the "advanced beginner" percussion
ensemble. The required instrumentation for the six performers
consists of snare drum, piccolo snare drum, four tom-toms
and two marching bass drums. The performance notes are
specific in regards to timbre (edge, center, rim), dynamic,
and tempo considerations. The performance time is approximately
three minutes. Henry ingeniously utilizes two motivic
ideas and varies them throughout. The difficulty for the
players lies in performing these motives with precision
in their varied states. Playing on downbeats and "&'s"
against "e's" and "a's" between the players will need
attention. Sixteenth-note triplets are utilized in all
parts and rolls are included in the snare drum parts.
Repeat signs and first- and second-ending indications
are marked clearly, with the exception of player one's
part, in which the second- ending marking is missing." - Review originally published: February 1998 PERCUSSIVE NOTES MAGAZINE |
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| "The
rhythmic challenges make this work interesting for advanced
high school players and could be performed at a contest." - THE INSTRUMENTALIST: October 2000 |
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 CO-OPERCUSSION by Kirby Jacobsen for 6 or
more Players - Grade 1 |
$16.00 |
Instrumentation:
Shaker, Tambourine, Cowbell, Triangle, 2 Snare
drums, BassDrum |
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| MR. SQUIDWERD by Alice Henry - Grade 1 |
$16.00 |
Mr. Squidwerd is a lively and delightful bossa nova flavored work for elementary school students. Written for six players, each representing an arm of that famous octopus "Mr. Squidwerd" from the television show "Sponge Bob Square Pants". The instrumentation calls for Player One to use a Coffee Can or any metal container struck with a metal spoon. This part may also be doubled with a whistle or a single pitch played on a recorder. Player Two plays any wooden instrument. This may be a wood block, claves etc. This part may also be doubled with a different single pitch whistle or a different pitch played on a recorder. Player Three plays a tambourine. Player Four plays a triangle. Player Five plays shakers. This may be any type of bean, rice, or small pellet shaker. Directions are provided on how to make a shaker if so desired. Player Six plays one tom-tom. All of the parts may be performed with multiple players, adding to the flexibility and enjoyment of all the teachers classroom students. The adding of a recorder/recorders or whistles is a nice touch since the character "Mr. Squidwerd" has been known to play the clarinet, and at least once has swallowed a whistle. |
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KASTUCK PERCUSSION STUDIO, INC.
P.O. BOX 4313
WINCHESTER, VA 22604
PHONE: (540) 931-2383
Email - skastuck@comcast.net