...?! for Snare Drum & Marimba

...?! (pronounced as a confused gasp) is a work for solo snare drum and marimba ostinato. It is a showy, rudimental-inspired solo with a simple 4-mallet marimba ostinato that adds an extra level of groove.

Program Notes

...?! (pronounced as a confused gasp) is a work for solo snare drum and marimba ostinato composed for percussionist Sean Harvey as part of a recital of short, outside-the-box pieces for snare drum. The title is an onomatopoeia for the 5 beat theme presented by the snare drum following the loud introduction, which is elaborated on throughout the middle part of the piece. The marimba ostinato is a simple improvisation on a [0136] tetrachord, which serves to preserve groove and forward motion as the snare drum part becomes increasingly complex. ...?! was premiered by Sean Harvey and Andrew Sickmeier in Ithaca, NY, October, 2010.

Grade Level: 4
Copyright: 2015
Number of Players: 2
Duration: 2:15

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Instrumentation

Snare Drum
5-octave Marimba