Plane of Existence

Carlson Chlup

Medium-Advanced Concert Percussion

9 players

Instrumentation:

• Crotales (2 octaves) + optional 2nd set of crotales
• Glockenspiel
• 2 Vibraphones
• 3 Marimbas — (1) low A, (1) low F, (1) 5-octave w/ optional low A indications
• Drums — bass drum, 3 graduated toms, 2 snare drums
• Cymbals & gongs — ride cymbal, sizzle cymbal, suspended cymbal, 2 Zil-Bels (or equivalent), tam-tam
• Accessories — 2 brake drums (low/high), ocean drum, 2 mark trees, shaker, 2-8 bows

Plane of Existence by Carson Chlup is a work for nine percussionists that represents, in the words of the composer, “the space between life and death.” The piece requires a high level of ensemble communication, listening, and balance as it proceeds through varying sonic landscapes — from ethereal bowed passages to driving rhythmic torrents — reflecting the various stages of “transition.”

Plane of Existence ships as a fully bound score and includes individual parts in PDF format for either printing or tablet viewing.