Description

Composer: Susan Powell
Format: Score/Parts
Instrumentation: Multi-Percussion Duet (bongos, 2 snare drums, 5 toms, china cymbal, tambourine, piggyback cymbal, 3 woodblocks, triangle, bass drum, opera gong)
Carpe Diem by Susan Powell is an exciting multi-percussion duet that uses a limited setup to create interesting rhythmic interplay between two advanced percussionists. At 4:40 in duration, this piece would work really well as an exclamation point in any percussion recital.
« Writing for multiple percussion is not an easy task. Many composers choose the more is better concept and product a lot of complicated noise. Susan Powell has done the opposite. She chose fewer instruments and produced a concise, musical and exciting duo for percussion filled with rhythmic intensity, imagination, musical phrases and good dynamic contrast. Requiring virtuosic skills from each player, this composition is sure to be a hit on any percussion ensemble program. » – John H. Beck, Percussive Notes