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 +