Includes score and parts.
Review from Percussive Notes:
Pin Ball
Jack McKenzie
“Pin Ball” is the most realistic representation of an actual pinball game to be found. Jack McKenzie has successfully managed to recreate the sounds of the classic arcade game through simple notation and clever use of standard percussion instrumentation. The score is very clear (with edits by Thomas Siwe and Michael Udow).
Written in 1964, the score essentially takes the listener through the sounds and scenarios created by a conventional pinball machine. Each player has multiple responsibilities from both technical and musical standpoints. A performance will also require a very competent conductor as there are many tempo changes. The three limiting factors of “Pin Ball” are the number of players required (11), the number of instruments needed (2 musical saws, 4 brake drums, etc.) and the difficulty of the piece. The handbells can be substituted with vibraphone.
“Pin Ball” is an early percussion ensemble piece that is simply a gem. It would be perfect for a (very) advanced high school percussion ensemble or a collegiate/professional ensemble.
—Joe Millea
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