Kinnear Rising
for percussion duo
ca. 6 minutes
winner of the 47th FeNAM Call for Scores
Full Instrumentation:
Percussion 1
- tuned pipes
- G5, Ab5, E6, C7, Db7
- Anvils (2)
- Shekere
- Congas (2)
Percussion 2
- Appalachian Dulcimer (four-string)
- Tambourines (2)
- Bongos
- Piccolo Snare Drum
- Low Floor Tom
- Floss Friction Cups (2)
Performance Note:
Primarily composed off of instinct, Kinnear Rising is a musical depiction of a transitionary moment in time. Whether this transition by physical, mental, spiritual, or other depends entirely on the audience. The work combines traditional hand percussion, drums and metals with other, not usually percussive instruments. Resonant anvils, homemade friction drums, and a traditional Appalachian dulcimer combine the pastoral with the urban, until the players finally agree on a unified sound.