Rain by Stuart P. O'Neil represents an afternoon rain shower through a percussion ensemble (with flute soloist!) by using minimalist techniques, sound effects, and tone colors. Want to let the audience drift into a calm state? This piece will do it in just over 3 minutes.
The parts for this ensemble can be picked up by talented high school students in a short amount of time, and it's an excellent reason to promote playing with other instrument groups!
Instrumentation:
- Player 1: Solo Flute
- Player 2: Crystal Glasses (D & F)
- Player 3: Crystal Glasses (Eb & C)
- Player 4: Bells
- Player 5: Xylophone
- Player 6: Vibraphone (Marimba Optional)
- Player 7: Chimes, Rainstick
- Player 8: Timpani (4)
- Player 9: Wind Chimes, Cabasa
- Player 10: Suspended Cymbal, Sizzle Cymbal
- Player 11: Bass Drum, Gong, Triangle
Difficulty: Medium
Duration: 3:20
This ensemble includes a full bound score and a CD with all of the individual parts and an MP3 recording.
