Eye Irascible
Arranger/Composer: Steve Riley
Item Code: 04530
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
High energy piece set in many different meters, starting in 7/8. Opportunities for many players to perform cadenzas. The final section of the piece uses the human voice to chant specific words and syllables.
Grade Level: 4
Copyright: 1999
Number of Players: 8
Duration: 11:00
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Type: Octet
Category: Percussion
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Instrumentation
Player 1 (Xylophone, Shekere, Lg Sizzle Cymbal, Small Gong, Slapstick)
Player 2 (Vibraphone, Anvil, Tam tam, China Cymbal)
Player 3 (4.3 octave Marimba, Tambourine, Triangle, Lion's Roar)
Player 4 (5 Timpani, 2 suspended cymbals)
Player 5 (3 Cowbells, 2 Wood blocks, 2 large Concert Toms, suspended cymbal, Bells)
Player 6 (5 med to small concert toms, small bass drum, finger cymbals, triangle)
Player 7 (Large Bass drum, large shaker, maracas, wind chimes - 2 sets)
Player 8 (3 congas, 2 bongos, large plastic foot shaker, maracas, bell tree)