SMALL BUT MIGHTY
for percussion ensemble
Publisher: C. Alan Publications (2024)
Composed: 2022
Duration: 3’30”
Difficulty: Medium
Instrumentation (7 players): glockenspiel, xylophone, crotales (low octave), triangle, cowbell, two woodblocks (high/low), tamborim, piccolo snare drum, tambourine, tan-tan, pandeiro, cajon
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As the saying goes, “good things come in small packages.” Unlike many percussion ensemble works that are centered around larger instruments—marimba, timpani, vibraphone, bass drum, and such—Small But Mighty specifically focuses on the smaller percussion instruments, one of which for each player is portable and handheld. However, small certainly doesn’t mean quiet, as this aggressive and groovy work explores the full dynamic spectrum over numerous ostinatos and constantly shifting time signatures to create a captivating and mighty ensemble sound.