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Spiral by Alex Stopa is an exploration of rhythmic relationships within odd-time meters, with a fusion of the harmonic languages of jazz and pop music. At its core, the piece is made up of a spiraling rhythmic pattern of five, what Stopa calls a “musical double helix,” which is omnipresent throughout. There is also an element of improvisation in the piece, as there are moments where players take solos. For performers uncomfortable with improvising, written-out mallet solos are included.
This piece may be performed as either a percussion quartet, or mallet trio. Ossia measures and a cut are notated for the trio version.
Use of this product is governed by the license terms outlined here.
1 glockenspiel
1 vibraphone
2 marimbas — (1) low A, (1) low C
1 timpano* (32” or optionally a 29” and 32”)
Drums* — 3 concert toms, snare drum, kick drum w/ pedal
Cymbals* — 2 suspended cymbals—small and large
Accessories* — mark tree, 1 tubular bell—Eb4
*This piece is playable as a percussion quartet or as a mallet trio option. If performing as a mallet trio, percussion instruments listed with asterisks are not required.
Spiral by Alex Stopa is an exploration of rhythmic relationships within odd-time meters, with a fusion of the harmonic languages of jazz and pop music. At its core, the piece is made up of a spiraling rhythmic pattern of five, what Stopa calls a “musical double helix,” which is omnipresent throughout. There is also an element of improvisation in the piece, as there are moments where players take solos. For performers uncomfortable with improvising, written-out mallet solos are included.
This piece may be performed as either a percussion quartet, or mallet trio. Ossia measures and a cut are notated for the trio version.
Use of this product is governed by the license terms outlined here.
1 glockenspiel
1 vibraphone
2 marimbas — (1) low A, (1) low C
1 timpano* (32” or optionally a 29” and 32”)
Drums* — 3 concert toms, snare drum, kick drum w/ pedal
Cymbals* — 2 suspended cymbals—small and large
Accessories* — mark tree, 1 tubular bell—Eb4
*This piece is playable as a percussion quartet or as a mallet trio option. If performing as a mallet trio, percussion instruments listed with asterisks are not required.
