Stealing the Sandblade

Price: 
$60.00

Stealing the Sandblade

Arranger/Composer: 

Moore, Matt

Item Code:
31790
Publisher: 
C. Alan Publications

Stealing the Sandblade aims to channel the energy of action/spy films into an intermediate percussion ensemble setting. The piece takes the listener through the story arc: the explosive opening scene, planning the mission, setting off across the desert, the surprise enemy attack, recovering in the desert oasis, a renewed determination to face the challenge, finally snatching the ancient relic, and barely escaping back to safety!

Program Notes

Commissioned by Joon Choe and Aubrey ISD for the opening of their new performing arts center, Stealing the Sandblade aims to channel the energy of action/spy films into an intermediate percussion ensemble setting. The piece takes the listener through the story arc: the explosive opening scene, planning the mission, setting off across the desert, the surprise enemy attack, recovering in the desert oasis, a renewed determination to face the challenge, finally snatching the ancient relic, and barely escaping back to safety!

Grade Level: Intermediate
Copyright: 2023
Number of Players: 12
Duration: 3:40

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    Instrumentation

    Player 1: Bells, Crotales (+ bass bow)
    Player 2: Xylophone
    Player 3: Vibraphone
    Player 4: Chimes
    Player 5: Marimba [4-octave]
    Player 6: Marimba [4.3-octave]
    Player 7: 4 Timpani
    Player 8: Drum Set
    Player 9: Bongos
    Player 10: China Cymbal (yarn mallets, SD sticks, bass bow, scraping implement)
    Player 11: Suspended Cymbal, Ride Cymbal (yarn mallets, SD sticks, scraping implement)
    Player 12: Concert Bass Drum, Egg Shaker, Tam-Tam (BD beaters, scraping implement)