Truth or Consequence by Jim Casella is a large-scale work for a big percussion ensemble that is dark, angry, and powerful. It is inspired by the fear of distorted facts permeating society.
The piece has a cinematic quality to it, utilizing repetitive rhythmic ideas and dark harmony and mixed meter to develop the thematic idea behind the work. This action-packed work is sure to keep any audience engaged, and it will also get a percussion ensemble excited to perform it.
Difficulty: Medium
Duration: 5:00
Instrumentation:
- Glockenspiel
- Chimes
- Xylophone
- 2 Vibraphones
- 2 4.3-Octave Marimbas
- 5.0-Octave Marimba
- 4 Timpani
- Piano
- Drums (Snare Drum, 4 Concert Toms, Field Drum, Bongos, Bass Drum
- Cymbals & Gongs (Suspended Cymbal, Sizzle Cymbal, China Cymbal, Hi Hat, Ride Cymbal, Splash Cymbal, Hand Crash Cymbals, Tam-Tam
- Accessories (Guiro, Ratchet, Thunder Sheet, Propane Tank, Sleigh Bells, Ribbon Crasher, 2 Cowbells, Claves, Tambourine, Triangle, Small Shaker, Temple Blocks, Mark Tree, Ocean Drum, Vibraslap, Slapstick, Vibra Tone)
