Were the Whole Realm...
Arranger/Composer: Allen Houston
Item Code: 09390
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Based on the hymn "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross," this work for 13 percussionists and piano opens very mysteriously, but quickly moves into a section of driving 16ths. The hymn tune is very subtle throughout until a brief choral interlude in the middle of the piece.
Grade Level: 3
Copyright: 2004
Number of Players: 13 + Piano
Duration: 7:00
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Category: Percussion
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Instrumentation
Percussion 1 (bells)
Percussion 2 (xylophone, crotales, suspended cymbal)
Percussion 3 (3-octave vibraphone)
Percussion 4 (4-octave marimba, vibraslap)
Percussion 5 (4-octave marimba, vibraslap, tambourine, triangle, suspended cymbal)
Percussion 6 (4.3-octave marimba, crystal glass w/water, claves)
Percussion 7 (5-octave marimba, crystal glass w/water, castanets)
Percussion 8 (chimes, sleigh bells, vibraslap, slap stick)
Percussion 9 (cabasa, snare, rain stick)
Percussion 10 (temple blocks, gong, suspended cymbal)
Percussion 11 (crotales, bongos, suspended cymbal)
Percussion 12 (bass drum, toms, triangle, suspended cymbal)
Percussion 13 (4 timpani, wind chimes)
Piano