Perdure
Perdure is a piece written for solo multi-percussion and to be played with only one hand.* As per a request from timpanist Jenna Boone, this piece was written to add to the growing demand for accessible music.
The instrumentation is as follows:
- timpani (32-in., 29-in., 26-in.)
- crotales (Low F, B♭, D, E, High F)
- sizzle cymbal
Mallets:
- 1 brass mallet
- 1 medium timpani mallet
c. 11’ 00”
*Perdure was written with the left hand in mind, though it may be possible to perform right-handed (with or without reversing the set-up of the instruments).
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Physical Format Info:
This piece is professionally printed on
11-inch by 17-inch cardstock.
Perdure is a piece written for solo multi-percussion and to be played with only one hand.* As per a request from timpanist Jenna Boone, this piece was written to add to the growing demand for accessible music.
The instrumentation is as follows:
- timpani (32-in., 29-in., 26-in.)
- crotales (Low F, B♭, D, E, High F)
- sizzle cymbal
Mallets:
- 1 brass mallet
- 1 medium timpani mallet
c. 11’ 00”
*Perdure was written with the left hand in mind, though it may be possible to perform right-handed (with or without reversing the set-up of the instruments).
Scroll down for more information
Physical Format Info:
This piece is professionally printed on
11-inch by 17-inch cardstock.
Perdure is a piece written for solo multi-percussion and to be played with only one hand.* As per a request from timpanist Jenna Boone, this piece was written to add to the growing demand for accessible music.
The instrumentation is as follows:
- timpani (32-in., 29-in., 26-in.)
- crotales (Low F, B♭, D, E, High F)
- sizzle cymbal
Mallets:
- 1 brass mallet
- 1 medium timpani mallet
c. 11’ 00”
*Perdure was written with the left hand in mind, though it may be possible to perform right-handed (with or without reversing the set-up of the instruments).
Scroll down for more information
Physical Format Info:
This piece is professionally printed on
11-inch by 17-inch cardstock.
Composer Note:
Perdure is a piece written by a request from timpanist Jenna Boone after an injury and ongoing tendon problems made it difficult for her to play consistently with two hands. After discovering a lack of one-handed timpani repertoire, she had requested I contribute to the growing demand for accessible music. According to Merriam-Webster, "perdure" means "to continue to exist". I found this to be a fitting title for a piece written to be played with only one hand. Against the odds, in situations where playing music proves to be rather difficult—or almost impossible—the skills of these musicians shall perdure.
This percussion solo was premiered on 5 April 2022 in the Capistrano Concert Hall at California State University, Sacramento. It was wonderfully performed by Jenna Boone.