The Serpent (Digital Copy) Duet

The Serpent (Digital Copy) DuetPerformance Notes The Serpent is a mid tempo piece that often oscillates between loud and soft. It is best suited for the middle to the high school level ensemble. Rhythmically, The Serpent consists of 1 8th, , and whole rests; notes and 1 8th notes in groups of 2 and 4. The Serpent tells a story of observing a snakes often mysterious behavior (i. e. a cobra) in anticipation. The beginning introduces us to the serpentits color pattern, length,

Pans & Coffee Cans consists of 3 pieces – Express-O

Rolls should be played with an 1/8th note feel

This work would make a great number for any concert or solo and ensemble festival

At letter B

try using different colored rhythmic sticks for each player and/or boxes of various sizes

This piece is suited for advanced middle school to high school level percussionists

the sextet starts in unison followed by the snare drummers switching between striking the drum’s surface and clicking their sticks together

Trade-offs are in full effect at letter B

At letter E

The 2 snare drums assume the lead in a call-and-response at letter B

Listen to Paris Metro

quartet setting