Ritual Music

From Wind Repertory Project
David Skidmore

David Skidmore


Subtitle: For Percussion Quartet


General Info

Year: 2004 / 2005
Duration: c. 5:10
Difficulty: V (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Skidmore Percussion Publications
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $40.00


Instrumentation

Full Score
Percussion I-II-III-IV (4 players), including:

  • Bass Drum
  • Bongos (2)
  • Brake Drum
  • Congas (2)
  • Crotales (2: G5 and C#5)
  • Djembe
  • Field Drum (low)
  • Marimba (4.3 octaves)
  • Snare Drum (high)
  • Tambourines (4)
  • Tom-toms (5)


Errata

None discovered thus far.


Program Notes

Ritual Music by David Skidmore is an energetic, tribal percussion quartet that would be welcome on any chamber music concert or recital. Originally written for a dance troupe, this piece moves with a driving intensity.

- Program Note from publisher


Media


State Ratings

None discovered thus far.


Performances

To submit a performance please join The Wind Repertory Project


Works for Winds by This Composer


Resources

  • David Skidmore website Accessed 9 March 2021
  • Skidmore, D. (2006). Ritual Music: For Percussion Quartet [score]. Lone Star Percussion: [s.l.].