Tapas by Elyzabeth Meade has a very unique instrumentation. It has 6 percussion players with a solo voice feature.
The word Tapas is Sanskrit for "fervor, heat, fire and energy." It's attained by completely devoting one's thoughts towards a goal.
This inspired the composter to create a multi-part composition, each section having a "goal" that's achieved by different musical means. There's tons of textural, lyrical and harmonic qualities to this piece.
Fun fact: Everyone (not just the soloist voice) gets to use their voices through out!
Instruments Required:
- Solo Voice
- Triangles (6), Crotales, Cowbells (3), Bells
- Suspended Cymbals (4), Sizzle Cymbals (4), Gong (2)
- Concert Toms (8), Floor Toms (2), Bull Roars (8)
- Snare Drums (6), Bass Drums (2), Bongos (5)
- Tambourine, Vibraphone, Timpani (6)
