Techno-Pop
Inspired by techno music, a type of electronic dance music developed in the 80s, Techno-Pop explores the sounds of the era. This is a very rhythmic composition that uses a variety of syncopated 16th note patterns throughout. A percussion break section leads into a very strong ending.
Medium: Percussion Ensemble (7)
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Composed: 2006
Duration: 3:30
Difficulty: Grade 3
Instrumentation
Bells & Xylophone
Vibraphone (3-octave)
Marimba 1 (4-octave)
Marimba 2 (4.3-octave)
Percussion 1 (4 Concert Toms)
Percussion 2 (Vibraslap, Suspended Cymbal, Wind Chimes, Cowbell, Tambourine)
Drum Set
*The two marimba parts may be played on the same 4.3-octave instrument.
Program Notes
Inspired by techno music, a type of electronic dance music developed in the 80s, Techno-Pop explores the sounds of the era. This is a very rhythmic composition that uses a variety of syncopated 16th note patterns throughout. A percussion break section leads into a very strong ending.
