Cascade Effect (With Percussion Trio)
General Info
Year of Published: 2023
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Difficulty: Intermediate
Duration: 00:04:30
Cost: $50.00
Instrumentation
Solo
Ensemble
Player 1: Glockenspiel & Bongos
Player 2: Vibraphone & Triangle
Player 3: Xylophone & Woodblock
Program Notes
The concept of the cascade effect refers to the impact one event has on multiple related events. In this piece, the cascade effect refers to both the movement of thematic material from the solo marimba to the other mallet instruments in the trio, 'cascading' from one instrument to the next, as well the continuous flow of the piece, reminiscent of the flow of water cascading over rapids or falls. The soloist is given the opportunity to create their own cadenza in the middle of the work based on a chord structure outlined in the music. If the soloist is not comfortable creating, then they are encouraged to play the rolled chords with dynamic contrast and rubato movements in mind. The percussion trio parts ask plenty of the players as they create melodic content as well as add percussive grooves to drive the piece, sometimes even being asked to do them at the same time.
Works for Percussion by this Composer
Solo Works
Outback Suite - Marimba
Cascade Effect (Solo Marimba) - Marimba
Solo Works with Percussion Ensemble
Cascade Effect (With Percussion Trio) - Marimba; Percussion Trio
Ensemble Works
Boomerang (Sycamore) - Percussion 10
Jivaro - Percussion 10
Ready - Percussion Quartet
Rhythm Cell - Percussion Octet
Stampede - Percussion Quartet
Flexible Ensemble Works
Secure the Perimeter
Zen Garden