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