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Tapspace Panthera Pardus by Chad Heiny

Panthera Pardus by Chad Heiny is a fun musical ode to the leopard for intermediate percussion ensemble. Depicting the various moods and characteristics of this jungle animal, this piece is filled with a wide array of musical colors, textures, and themes.

Additional optional drum parts are included for larger percussion sections so no one gets left out!

Instrumentation:

  • Player 1: 4.3 Octave Marimba (shared), Tam-Tam (shared)
  • Player 2: 4.3 Octave Marimba (shared with player 1)
  • Player 3: Xylophone, Glockenspiel, Shekere
  • Player 4: Vibraphone, Glockenspiel, Triangle
  • Player 5: 26" Timpani, Mark Tree
  • Player 6: Bongos
  • Player 7: Crash Cymbals, Snare Drum, Tambourine
  • Player 8: Crash Cymbals, Floor Tom, Finger Cymbals
  • Player 9: Two Tom Toms
  • Player 10: 29" Timpani, Mark Tree
  • Player 11: Low Drum, Suspended Cymbal (optional part)
  • Player 12: Low Drum, Suspended Cymbal (optional part)

Duration: 4:00

Difficulty: Easy +