Steve Reich & homogenous groupings As a demonstration of instrument families, it’s hard to better the writing of Steve Reich as an exemplar. Here are a few examples of Steve Reich’s composing, which until about 1973 was almost entirely based around … Continue reading
Percussion instruments by grouping A great many successful percussion pieces and orchestrations work because the composer has thought about the instruments that can work well together. Treating the percussion department as a toy box to be dipped into with all … Continue reading
Sound & Noise (or, I’ve got 99 Problems, but pitch ain’t one) This is the first part of a 6 part course designed to help with the unique issues of writing for percussion. Each session will concentrate on a different … Continue reading