A Ceiling Full of Stars

Blake Tyson

General Info

Year of Published: 2008
Publisher: Tyson
Difficulty: (see Ratings for explanation)
Duration: c.
Cost: Score and Parts - $50.00   |   Score Only - $0.00

Instrumentation

Player 1: Crotales & Chimes
Player 2: Glockenspiel
Player 3: Vibraphone 1
Player 4: Vibraphone 2
Player 5: Marimba 1
Player 6: Marimba 2
Player 7: Marimba 3
Player 8: Marimba 4

Program Notes

"A Ceiling Full of Stars is a journey through space as seen through the eyes of a child. There is a sense of wonder and amazement. There are struggles to break free of unseen forces and there are moments of weightlessness. A sense of speed simmers beneath a slowly moving surface, depicting the awe-inspiring infinity of space.

A Ceiling Full of Stars is dedicated to my parents who fostered my imagination, inspired my curiosity, and made everything possible."

Works for Percussion by this Composer

Deskbell Solo Works

Bellbird

Marimba Solo Works

A cricket sang and set the sun
Anubis
Firefish
Lost Mountain Sunrise
Night Light
Not far from here (Marimba Solo Version)
Snowfall
Windowlight

Multiple Percussion Solo Works

Inside the Shining Stone

Snare Drum Solo Works

Encircled Echoes

Timpani Solo Works

Bedrock

Vibraphone Solo Works

The Hands They Hold

Percussion Solo with Percussion Ensemble Works

Cloud Forest – Marimba with Percussion Quartet
Not far from Here - Marimba with Percussion Ensemble
The Wind That Turns the World – Marimba with Percussion Quartet

Percussion Ensemble Works

A Ceiling Full of Stars – 8 players
Beaming Candels - 8 Players
Glomar Response - 4 Players
Industry Standard - 4 Players
Launchpad - 25 Players
Moonrise – 7 players
Vagabond of Light – 3 Players

Mallet Ensemble Works

Not far from here (Mallet Octet Version) - 8 Players
Vertical River – duet for Marimba and vibraphone

With Other Instrument Works

Everything is Broken - Multiple Percussion & Voice
Not far from here (With Choir Version) - Mallet Ensemble & Voice
Ursa Conculium - Multiple Percussion & Trombone