Hal Leonard Percussion Concerto (Piano Red.) by Richard Rodney Bennett

Richard Rodney Bennett's Percussion Concerto was written for Dame Evelyn Glennie, focusing on non-pitched percussion instruments. Glennie insisted that the instrumentation for this work be "portable", so your setup time won't equal your practice time.

Many of the instruments used are up to the soloist - Bennett did not give exact instrumentation for the entire part. Bennett's music is modernist, but you can hear his film score background and love of jazz poking through.

Difficulty: Advanced

Duration: 26:00

Setup:

• Drums (10), Wood Blocks (3), Temple Blocks (5)
• Marimba, Triangles (3), Sus Cyms (4)
• Hi Hat, Bell Tree, Glass Chimes
• Agogo Bells, Tamborim, Tam-Tam
• Snare Drum, Kick Drum

This piece includes a piano accompaniment of the reduced orchestral score, allowing you to practice without the aid of an entire orchestra. You'll need this version for concerto competitions and recitals.