461144CF-5BB0-4293-9911-C2220F20E2FA
| ID | 461144CF-5BB0-4293-9911-C2220F20E2FA |
|---|---|
| Titlecode | R01419 |
| Title Name | Percolative Processes - performance score |
| Marketing Copy | Conceived as music accompanying the LA County Natural History Museum's Hall of Minerals and Gems exhibits, reflecting the process of mineral formation. |
| Instrumentation | 13 Percussion |
| Commission | Commissioned by the Los Angeles County Natural History Museum |
| Dedication | (not set) |
| Program Notes | Percolative Processes was commissioned by the Los Angeles County Natural History Museum as part of their 2006 Sonic Scenery project, in which ten local composers and musical groups were asked to write site-specific pieces for Museum visitors to listen to over head-sets while touring the galleries of the permanent collections. I selected the Hall of Minerals and Gems, a long-time favorite both of mine and my son, Sandy, and created a work for large percussion ensemble, that was then recorded in layers, making it possible for five players to do the work of thirteen. The piece is a reflection on the process of mineral formation, starting with inchoate sounds in cymbals and marimba, rippling murmurs, metallic sounds modulated by dipping instruments in water, then moves to harder-edged mallet percussion, both struck and bowed, and culminates in an angular chorale for vibraphone that crystallizes various motifs that have been heard along the way. At the very end, as the last chord dies away, we hear a small metal hammer chipping at a piece of stone. |
| Title Brand | 2 |
| Year Composed | 2005 |
| Copyright Number | (not set) |
| Copyright Year | (not set) |
| Duration | 6 |
| Ensemble Size | 13 |
| Date Created | 2010-02-18 20:30:48.000000 |
| Date Updated | 2025-09-30 20:30:48 |
| Inhouse Note | Not registered. 5 yr term agreement. |
| Bsc Code | (not set) |
| Text Author | (not set) |
| Premier Performance Memo | (not set) |
| Recording Credits | (not set) |
| Review | (not set) |
| Awards | (not set) |
| Title Category | 8 |
| Title Movements | (not set) |
| Title Grade | (not set) |
| Set Series ID | (not set) |
| Title Instrument Category Text | Percussion Mixed Duo & Ensemble |
| Title Sub Category Text | (not set) |
| Title Sub Category | 19 |
| Title Instrument Header | 55 |
| Title Grade Text | (not set) |
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