for percussion ensemble (6')

 

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instrumentation (8 players):

 

1 vibraphone (doubling encouraged), xylophone, two marimbas (one 4.3 & one 5.0), glockenspiel, crotales, two percussion

 

notes:

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The term “fuerza negra” has a variety of meanings in Spanish, two of which served as inspirations for Fuerza Negra. In addition to being used as a direct translation for the commissioning ensemble’s school mascot, the Northwestern State University Demons, another translation— “Black strength and energy”—also serves as the root of inspiration for this work as a humble tribute and show of support for the Black Lives Matter movement.

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Fuerza Negra was commissioned by Dr. Oliver Molina and the Northwestern State University Percussion Ensemble (Natchitoches, LA) and premiered at PASIC 2021.

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World Premiere: November 11, 2021 (Indianapolis, IN)       

 

Available through Tapspace Publications.           

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