On the Spectrum (from high to low)
Part of the Ignite Series, On the Spectrum is an extremely flexible piece that helps students explore the sonic possibilities of the modern percussion ensemble by encouraging them to choose instruments that work well together and listen to how they fit into the pitch spectrum of the group. Play it with all drum, woods, metals, keyboards, junk, whatever!
Medium: Percussion Ensemble (5+)
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Composed: 2015
Duration: 3:30
Difficulty: Grade 2
Instrumentation
Player 1 (highest-pitched instrument)
Player 2 (medium high)
Player 3 (medium)
Player 4 (medium low)
Player 5 (lowest-pitched instrument)
Program Notes
On the Spectrum is an extremely flexible piece that helps students explore the sonic possibilities of the modern percussion ensemble by encouraging them to choose instruments that work well together and listen to how they fit into the pitch spectrum of the group. Play it with all drum, woods, metals, keyboards, junk, whatever!
Drum Version
Keyboard Version
