Tapas

Tapas is a Sanskrit word meaning “fervor, heat, fire, and energy gained by devoting one’s thoughts and actions toward a particular goal.” In this multi-part composition each section’s goal is achieved through different musical means. Each section is characterized by varying textural, harmonic, and emotional qualities. In addition to the solo voice part, the percussionists are required to use their voices throughout as well.

Program Notes

Tapas is a Sanskrit word meaning “fervor, heat, fire, and energy gained by devoting one’s thoughts and actions toward a particular goal.” In this multi-part composition each section’s goal is achieved through different musical means. Each section is characterized by varying textural, harmonic, and emotional qualities. In addition to the solo voice part, the percussionists are required to use their voices throughout as well.

Grade Level: 3
Copyright: 2001
Number of Players: 7
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Type: Septet
Category: Percussion

Instrumentation

Solo Voice
Percussion 1 (2 Triangles, 2 Suspended Cymbals, 3 Bongos, 2 Snare Drums, Bass Drum, 2 Bull-roars)
Percussion 2 (2 Triangles, 2 Suspended Cymbals, Tambourine, Crotales (Lower Octave, C4-C5), 2 Snare Drums, 3 Timpani, 2 Bull-roars, Cello Bow)
Percussion 3 (2 Sizzle Cymbals, Crotales (Upper Octave, Db5-C6), Tubular Bells, Tam-tam, 3 Toms, Floor Tom, Cello Bow)
Percussion 4 (2 Triangles, 3 Bongos, 2 Snare Drums, Bass Drum, 2 Bull-roars)
Percussion 5 (3 Cow-bells, Vibraphone, 2 Toms, 3 Timpani, Bull-Roars, Cello Bow)
Percussion 6 (2 Sizzle Cymbals, Tam-tam, Glockenspiel, 3 Toms, Floor Tom, Bass Bow)