Syzygy

Curley, Matthew

Medium/Advanced Concert Percussion

8 Players

“Syzygy”, meaning the alignment of celestial bodies, is reflected in this work for mallet ensemble. The piece uses multiple rhythmic and melodic themes to create a juxtaposition between feelings of tension and calmness.

Instrumentation:

Xylophone
Marimba 1 (4-octave)
Marimba 2 (4-octave)
Marimba 3 (4-octave)
Vibraphone 1
Vibraphone 2
Glockenspiel
Chimes