Shades of Glass

by Dustin Schulze

Medium/Advanced Concert Percussion

14 Players

Instrumentation:

• Crotales (2 octaves)
• Chimes
• Glockenspiel
• 3 vibraphones
• 4 marimbas—low A
• 4 timpani (optional 5)
• Drums (concert toms, bongos, congas, concert bass drum, concert snare drum, large tom)
• Cymbals (riveted china cymbal, hi-hats, suspended cymbal, crash cymbal, splash cymbal, hand cymbals)
• Accessories (claves, castanet machine, triangle, finger cymbals, roto tom frame*)
• Piano

*Played with triangle beater while spinning.

Shades of Glass by Dustin Schulze is an elaborate piece for large percussion ensemble containing colors and themes inspired by the famed American repetitive-structure composer, Philip Glass. Its aim is to create a hypnotic sense of euphoria by way of layered, repetitive figures, and colorful textures.

The piano plays a substantial role in adding to the overall landscape, and the piece will require all players to have a keen sensitivity for how the whole ensemble is greater than the sum of its parts. This piece is unique and challenging, and also quite accessible for a wide variety of audiences.

In addition to the printed score you are receiving downloadable:

✅ Individual Parts
✅ Full Recording