Parallel Lines for Trombone and Percussion by Dani Howard (2015).
Percussion includes:
Suspended Cymbal x 1
Sizzle Cymbal x 1
Splash Cymbal x 1
Hi-Hat
Tubular Bells
Toms x 3
Pair of Bongos x 1
Orchestral Bass Drum
Vibraphone
Performance Notes
Percussion
SET-UP A: 4 mallets labelled 1-4 (from left to right)
Soft vibraphone Mallet
Hot-rod
Hot-rod
Regular drum stick
The percussionist should exaggerate movements used on the Toms in the right hand.
Unless otherwise stated, two hot-rods will always be used on the suspended cymbal.
X note heads on the top of the stave indicate cymbal
Diamond note-heads indicate sizzle cymbal
X note heads within the stave indicate rim of drum
Regular note-heads within the stave indicate 3 toms.
The set-up should begin to the percussionists left, and move right as the piece goes on. eg. Vibraphone at the very right, BD in centre etc.
Trombone
Tremolo sign indicates flutter tongue.
Please gradually move between music stands (see set-up page at end of score).
Trombonist should remain parallel to the percussionist at all times (minimum 3 music stands required)
Duration: 15 minutes
