Year One

by Kyle H. Peters

5 players

Instrumentation: 2 bongos, 2 congas, 4 toms, Concert bass drum

Year One by Kyle H. Peters is an intense percussion quintet for budding percussionists. This piece is packed full of exciting rhythmic interplay that will teach students the importance of individual confidence while simultaneously sharpening their awareness of the bigger musical picture. Year One calls for stark dynamic contrast, quick rhythmic handoffs, and pseudo-melodic syncopation among the players. This enthusiastic work for emerging percussionists is sure to electrify students, teachers, and audiences alike.

Year One ships as a printed, professionally bound score and includes individual parts in PDF format for printing or tablet viewing.