Avalanche Lake by Patrick Speranza is a large-scale percussion ensemble work that is perfect for a beginner ensemble, with accessible parts and an instrumentation that most middle and high school band programs will be able to meet.
The piece is inspired by a long hike at Glacier National Park, including the waterfalls and forest mountains he witnessed there. The large, positive melodies combine to create a full sound that is still easy to perform!
Difficulty: Easy
Duration: 2:18
Instrumentation:
- Glockenspiel
- Vibraphone
- Xylophone
- 1-2 marimbas* (1) 4-octave, (1) low A
- 4 timpani
- Drums (snare drum, bass drum)
- Cymbals & gongs (crash cymbals (pair), suspended cymbal)
- Accessories (tambourine, triangle, mark tree)
* If 2 marimbas aren't available, this piece can be performed with 1 instrument with M1 and M2 sharing a low A instrument.
