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Performed by Escape Ten Percussion Duo (Annie Stevens and Andrea Venet)

Recorded at Eastman School of Music.

2+1 is a marimba duet composed in the spring of 2013. It is scored for two players to perform on one marimba.There are many percussionists around the world who only have access to one marimba (like me!). I decided to write a piece that would allow two performers to play a duet utilizing only one marimba. 

While 2+1 simplifies instrument needs, it creates a challenging experience for the two performers, who have to maneuver around the instrument without getting in each other’s way. In addition, the piece is written so that the players face each other while performing, meaning one of the players performs on the opposite side of the instrument.

At the time I composed the piece, I was listening to Bon Iver’s self titled 
release. The rhythmic language in 2+1 is different from the band’s album, but the harmonic language shares similar qualities.

The piece is dedicated to my sweet wife Amanda. We recently rescued a puppy named Sadie, the first “addition” to our family; hence the name 2+1.

This is an excerpt of the Escape Ten percussion duo performing the piece. Check out their YouTube performance here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtzxNe8zaaE

Sheet music is available at IvanDrums.com

2+1 for marimba duo - excerpt

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The instruments were carefully chosen to best emulate specific orchestral sounds from Claude Debussy's arrangement of this timeless piano solo. For example, chimes are used to create the sound of the bell-tone technique played by the french horns in Debussy's arrangement. A more obvious example is how timpani played specifically with a soft mallet is used to emulate the double bass.

To minimize the size of the ensemble, some players have one or two extra instruments. The timpanist for example will play suspended cymbal at times. Also, both auxiliary parts have multiple instruments. This could be an ideal first guide for handling such a part. A group of eight dedicated percussionists will find a true and felt connection to legitimate classical music.

This piece is written for two Vibraphones (3-octave and 4-octave), Glockenspiel, Chimes, Xylophone, two 4.3-octave Marimbas, Timpani, 6in Triangle, Wind Chimes, Concert Bass Drum, two Suspended Cymbals. An alternate 3-octave Vibraphone part is included to substitute ensembles with no access to a 4-octave instrument. This is reflected in the included alternate score.

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Gymnopédie No. 1 for Percussion Ensemble

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Track 4 from the album "Safety In Numbers"

Night Of The Cold Noses

"Hold Fast" for vibraphone and drum set 
composed by Ivan Trevino (2014)
commissioned and premiered by Novus Percutere
ivandrums.com

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Album can be reserved for free at www.luisriverapercussion.com/contact.html

Hold Fast

Written for the Phantom Regiment percussion ensemble, Rochambeaux was awarded first prize in the 2001 DCI percussion ensemble competition. The dominating 7/8 feel, flashy keyboard runs, and ethnic modalities drive the three distinct sections of this groove-based work.

As an option, an 11th player may be added as a featured marimba soloist. There is a separate part for this optional soloist which can be featured over an elongated treatment of the slower, middle phrase. Other solos may be traded among some (or all) other performers during the 6/8 African section ensuring that no two performances of this piece will ever be the same. Certain to garner audience appeal!

Sheet music available at http://www.tapspace.com


2+1 for marimba duo - excerpt

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