Oceanus

Named for the Titan God, ,b>Oceanus is a three-movement work for vibraphone that is reflective of the earth’s bodies of water. The entire piece is constructed around the pitch “C” as a tonal center utilizing a combination of scales and modes. Each movement is titled and orchestrated in a descriptive and programmatic manner that flows from one to the next.

Grade Level: 5
Copyright: 2022
Number of Players: 4 + 1
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Type: Quintet; With Soloist
Category: Percussion

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Instrumentation

Solo Vibraphone (3-octave)

Percussion 1: Glockenspiel, Wave Drum, Hi-Hat, Cajón, Triangle
Percussion 2: Xylophone, Wind Chimes, Suspended Cymbal, Sizzle Cymbal, Snare Drum
Percussion 3: Vibraphone, 2 Egg Shakers, Muted Low Tom, Cabasa, Kick Drum
Percussion 4: Marimba (4.5-octave), Shaker