West Winds by Brian Blume is a mild, gentle piece for 9-10 player percussion ensemble. This piece uses ambient, swirling textures over deep grooves established in the drums to create a musical texture that is engaging and moving.
Difficulty: Easy +
Duration: 4:00
Instrumentation:
- Glockenspiel
- Xylophone
- Vibraphone
- Marimba (4.3-Octave)
- 4 Timpani
- Drums (djembe, 2 toms (medium & large), concert BD)
- Cymbals & gongs (5 suspended cymbals (3 are optional))
- Accessories (wind chimes, mark tree, tambourine)