Metallic

Chris Morshead and Dave Glyde

Grade Level: Jr. High (For the Beginning Drum Line)

One of the world’s greatest natural resources, Metal, combines precious beauty, rugged power, and possibility into one awe-inspiring element. This show harnesses the musical power of metal and all the sounds that can derive from it. From the peaceful natural setting of metal still embedded in the earth to the ruckus of the steel mills, Metallic will keep its listeners on their heels.

Preview

Instrumentation:

• 2-4 Marimbas (2 and Opt. 4 mallet)
• 1-3 Vibes
• 1 Xylophone
• 1 Bell/Glock
• 1 Chime
• 2 Synth/Piano
• 1 Bass Guitar (Can also be played by synth if needed)
• 2-4 Aux Percussion
• Snare (mounted Ribbon Crasher/hi-hat opt.)
• Quints (mounted Cowbell opt.)
• 5 Bass Drums
• Marching Cymbals (Can be played by Aux Perc if needed)

Any metal objects or instruments can be used throughout the entire piece to create your own unique sound. It is the groups discretion.