Surge Digital Copy) Surge:Digital Copy

Surge Digital Copy) Surge:Digital CopyPerformance Notes Surge is a cut time aggressive piece. Rhythmically, Surge consists of , and whole rests, notes, 1 8th notes in groups of 2 and 4, a few flams and 3 measures of half note triplets (3 over 4). Surge is best suited for the elementary to middle school level ensembles. The first 16 measures feature solid notes. Heavy accents occur more and more frequently leading up to letter B. This has the effect of sounding like a count ina surge

"Down by the Station"

They are perfect for the advanced percussion section or that section with more enthusiasm than reading or playing experience

This percussion piece is for eight players

performing accented 1/8th notes

Many parts can be easily doubled in increase the size of this ensemble from eight to twelve players

it is the maracas and the agogo bells that serve as the “steady beat reference

they form a steady

This work for eight players is an attractive ensemble selection for high school students or younger college groups

a roll for an 1/8th note will be a 7-stroke

These often loud instruments must be played gently for the desired opening effect

The Louvre

and either the crown of the cymbal or a brake drum