Close to Danger

This three-part work was commissioned by the Appingedam youth percussion ensemble for competition participation.

The work starts with a driven 7/8 groove that sounds cinematic. During the second (middle) part there is room for rest in the form of a solemn chorale with vibraphone solo. And finally a swinging third part with African rhythms and untuned solos.
This builds to a rousing ending in which the theme from the first movement returns.

bell game
Tubular Bells (opt.)
Vibraphone
Xylophone
Marimba 1
Marimba 2 (Oct. 5)
Timpani

Percussion 1
(Drums, Triangle, Tam-tam)

Percussion 2
(Concert Toms 3x, Barchimes)

Percussion 3
(Tam-tam, Barchimes, SC)

Percussion 4
(Small Bassdrum, Concert Bassdrum, Tambourine)