Of the Different Beats of the Drum
General Info
Year of Published: 2021
Publisher: Garden State Publications
Difficulty: Elementary
Duration: 00:01:30
Instrumentation
Description
The rope drum was considered “the radio of the battlefield” during the American Revolution, primarily because of its ability to project commands and signals. The drum and its fife counterpart were frequently paired as part of drills, exercises, marches, and parades that contributed to an esprit de corps and a sense of purpose and belonging within the newly formed colonial militia during its fight for independence. This solo is an amalgamation of several calls and signals that were first codified by United States Army Inspector General Baron von Steuben. The title of the solo is taken from a chapter in his 18th-century text.
Works for Percussion by this Composer
Solo Works
Charleston - Marimba
Everybody Wants to Rule the World - Vibraphone
Heraldic Moment - Timpani
Modus Operandi - Marimba
Of the Different Beats of the Drum - Snare Drum
Oceanus - Vibraphone
Pure Imagination - Vibraphone
Three Short Stories - Marimba
Twilight Blue - Marimba
Windsong - Marimba
Duet Works
Root Beer Rag - Marimba & Vibraphone
Stephen Foster Medley - Marimba Duo
Una Poco Fughetta - Marimba & Piano
Windsong 2.0 - Marimba Duo
Ensemble Works
Tableau - Marimba Quartet