Elements

ELEMENTS tells the journey of a hiker through nature. The different parts describe the events that are sounded by the ensemble.

Introduction
The music takes you into the wild. With path leading towards a majestic rock formation.

The Mountain pass
The environment is becoming increasingly rugged. A threatening melody keeps us alert for possible danger on this route.

Cross the Riverbend
Through the trees, where the light falls, the water sparkles. The river has a playful character and offers cooling to the walker.

Thunder
As the sun sets, storm clouds appear on the horizon. A few thunderstorms occur, but fortunately the storm quickly blows over.

Under the Stars
When night falls, thousands of stars become visible. The walker lies in the grass and watches a beautiful light show, which appears every evening.

Fire!
The next morning, something seems amiss. Dark clouds of smoke rise above the trees. FIRE! Animals flee. The music becomes rousing and leads us to the end of the piece.

Glockenspiel + optional tubular bells
Vibraphone + shaker
Xylophone + temple blocks (3)
Marimba 1 + agogo bells
Marimba 2
Timpani

Percussion 1:
Snare drum, tenor drum, sc, tambourine, rainstick

Percussion 2:
Toms ( 3 ), sc on timpani

Percussion 3:
Whip, hi-hat, barchimes, tambourine, bongos, tam-tam

Percussion 4:
Tam-tam, sc, barchimes, piece of metal, cymbals a2

Percussion 5:
Bass drum