Marimba and wind ensemble by david gillingham, xl

Figure 2.6 – Metered Accelerando and Subsequent Metered Deccelerando
Growth
The primary organizational element of the work is timbre. The piece begins in the skin
area with a long roll on the snare drum that exhibits great dynamic contrast. This snare drum roll
leads into the notated accelerando shown in figure 2.6. Xylophone, vibraphone, and timpani
sections follow. The timpani, paired with suspended cymbals, provide the closing material. In a
formal capacity, the timpani do not function in conjunction with the skin instruments. Following
this section is a short codetta, featuring the return of the snare roll. Each large section is
connected by transitory material, in which multiple timbrel areas are explored.
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