Instrumentation

• Xylophone

• Marimba

• Snare Drum

• Bass Drum

• Timpani

• Temple Blocks

• Suspended Cymbals

• Crash Cymbals

Rehearsal Notes

• The song moves as a Rondo, constantly returning to the original theme. Parts can be doubled for larger ensembles.

• Melody is Mallet centric, but other instruments play a key role in the overall performance of the song

Program Notes

Converge is a percussion ensemble piece about a frantic trip on a highway. Cars swerving in and out of traffic, moments where traffic flows together easily, other moments where one driver darts and drives in between cars creating a frantic mix of sounds and chaos