Crosswalk by David Reeves is a great percussion octet that uses instrumentation found in most average high school band halls. This piece is not intentionally programmatic, but it does create a feeling of walking (as the title suggests) by creating a constant forward motion that always seems to be leading to the next phrase.
Each performer uses some sort of pitched instrument and four non-pitched surfaces which creates a nice, diverse sound and interesting overall texture. This is a great ensemble for any high school or college level group looking for another piece to program on an upcoming concert.
Instrumentation:
- 4.3 Octave Marimbas (2), Vibraphones (2), Xylophone
- Bells, Chimes, Timpani (4)
- Concert Toms (4), Double-Headed Toms (3), Concert Bass Drum
- Bongos (2), Congas (2), Log Drums (4)
- Cowbells (4), Brake Drums (4), Temple Blocks
- Splash Cymbal, China Cymbal, Sizzle Cymbal, Suspended Cymbal
Duration: 4:00
Difficulty: Medium +
