Equinox by Rick Dior is a large percussion ensemble piece for 10 players based on the passing of the sun across the equator. Crossing melodic motifs are designed to create a counterpoint-esque feel to the piece under the theremin melody, all of which combines to create a texture that mimics the piece's namesake.
Difficulty: Medium
Duration: 6:00
Instrumentation:
- Crotales (high octave)
- Glockenspiel
- Chimes
- Theremin (Moog Theremini recommended)
- Vibraphone
- 2-3 marimbas???(2) 4-octave, (1) low C
- Drums (pedal bass drum, timbales, djembe, bongos)
- Cymbals & gongs (flat ride w/ rivets, large suspended cymbal, small suspended cymbal, small gong)
- Accessories (wooden wind chimes, mounted finger cymbal, one shot shakers)
