Waves by John Willmarth is a fast, challenging work for 11 intermediate-to-advanced percussionists. This piece takes inspiration from the ocean, and evolves through a wide range of energetic grooves, time signatures, and harmonic ideas to deliver an enthralling experience to performers and audiences alike!
Difficulty: Medium +
Duration: 7:00
Instrumentation:
- 4 vibraphones
- 5 marimbas - (2) 4-octave, (2) low A, (1) 5-octave
- 4 timpani
- Drum set (plus wind chimes)
- Drums (3 small toms, 3 medium toms, 3 large toms)
- Cymbals & gongs (2 suspended cymbals)
