B-Force! (Digital Copy) West

B-Force! (Digital Copy) WestThis trio covers the full range of dynamics. Numerous timbre changes are created when the players play with the snares on and off, on the rim, stick on stick and on various areas of the drum head. Accents and stickings are clearly indicated throughout which contributes to the musical phrasing of each part. B FORCE! challenges an area of the percussion family often ignored in terms of musicality, taste, and creativity. Performers will find it

Listed in the New York State NYSSMA Manual

Bass Drum (optional multiple bass drums)

Hieroglyphics is meant to free the imagination

The timpanist is required to make several quick tuning changes

The first 4 measures are played a total of 4 times with players entering at different times

As the title suggests

drumsticks 1 and 2 are in unison

repeatedly

The third edition of this popular series is devoted to Developing Percussion Ensembles for the Elementary and Middle School Student

this composition was written for the high school or older middle school student

This is a wonderful number for your students and your audience with a surprise ending that brings the last measure in line with the title of this piece

This is another wonderful collection from composer and arranger John Russell