Fum Drum by Brian Slawson is a two-movement piece telling of the journey of the three wise men. The first movement represents a slow, arduous trek, reflected in the slow tempo and the heavy textures throughout. The second movement is a fast-moving, upbeat, Afro-Cuban style piece with a ton of energy to keep performers and audience members engaged!
Instrumentation:
- Glockenspiel
- Xylophone
- Chimes
- Vibraphone
- Marimba (low A)
- Piano
- 3 timpani
- Drum set
- Cymbals & gongs (suspended cymbal, tam-tam)
- Drums (bongos, concert bass drum)
- Accessories (bell tree, tambourine, cowbell)
