Blinker by Chuck Ricotta is a challenging and moving large ensemble piece for 11 to 14 intermediate percussionists. This piece layers evolving, near-minimalist melodies over a steady, driving pulse to bring the audience along on a dream-like journey.
This piece requires careful & patient pace by all performing members, serving an excellent learning piece for developing ensemble skills and encouraging collaborative thinking!
Difficulty: Medium
Duration: 4:00
Instrumentation:
- Glockenspiel
- Xylophone
- Chimes
- 2 Vibraphones
- 2-4 Marimbas - (2) 4-octave, (2) low A
- Timpani (4 drums)
- Drums - snare drum, mounted kick drum, 4 concert toms, concert bass drum, bongos
- Cymbals and Gongs - splash cymbal, Zil-Bel, 2 suspended cymbals, 2 hi-hats, China cymbal, crash cymbals (optional), tam-tam (optional), high C crotale
- Accessories - 2 high woodblocks, brake drum, One-Shot shaker, shekere, cabasa
