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Print size: Legal (8.5 x 14")
Review from Percussive Notes (2022):
Drei Sätze Für Sieben Schlagzeuger
Michael Ranta
For those looking for flexible, accessible music for beginning percussion ensemble, this is the one. “Drei Sätze” uses instruments that are readily available in most band programs, and certainly in percussion programs. There are three pieces, or movements, that are meant to be performed together; however, directors can decide whether to play all of them or just part of the work as needed for their ensemble.
The rhythms used are fairly straightforward, but as a teacher of mainly younger players, I especially appreciate the attention to expression markings and dynamics.
While “Drei Sätze” may not necessarily be appropriate for more advanced players, there is still a focus on musicality and on decoding composer intent in order to best represent the work to the audience, which is an important skill best learned early in a musical education. Also, although hand-written, the notation is neat and intuitive, so any musician should be able to accurately read through the parts.
—Cassie Bunting
