Rainmaker

The simple melody and slow calypso feel of Rainmaker leave plenty of room for the inner voices of the steel band to weave through intricate jazz harmonies.

Program Notes

Rainmaker was premiered in 2012 by the Oakland University Steel Band. The simple melody and slow calypso feel leave plenty of room for the inner voices of the steel band to weave through intricate jazz harmonies.

Grade Level: 4
Copyright: 2022
Number of Players: Standard
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Category: Percussion

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Instrumentation

Lead/Tenor
Double Tenor
Double Seconds
Double Guitars (can be played on Triplet Guitars or Cellos)
Triple Guitars (or Cellos)
Bass
Drum Set
Engine Room (Shaker, Congas)