Aether

by Francisco Perez

Medium Concert Percussion

11-12 Players

Instrumentation:

• Crotales (2 octaves)
• Glockenspiel
• Chimes
• 3 Vibraphones
• 3-4 Marimbas†— (1) 4-octave, (2) low A, (1) low C (w/ optional low F indications)
• *1 Synthesizer (optional)
• Drums — djembe, concert bass drum, *3 concert toms)
• Cymbals & gongs — 2-4 suspended cymbals, China cymbal, hi-hat. *splash cymbal)
• Accessories — crystal wine glass (tuned to A), triangle, *bell tree)

†if 4 marimbas aren’t available this piece can be performed with 3 instruments with Marimba 2 and Marimba 4 sharing a low C instrument
*optional instruments

According to Sir Isaac Newton, the “aether” was a medium which permeated all of space, which enabled all light and energy to traverse through it. In his piece for percussion ensemble Aether, Francisco Perez attempts to encapsulate this concept through the use of bright and shimmering instruments like crotales, glockenspiel, vibraphones, triangle, and chimes. Although the piece is meant to portray the nebulous aspects of the universe, there is a deep underlying group present in the piece, largely due to the ad lib. djembe part. Aether was commissioned by William Register and the Ashley Ridge High School Percussion Ensemble.

In addition to the printed score you are receiving downloadable:

✅ Individual Parts
✅ Full Recording