Jeff Ausdemore describes Deinde as a forward-looking piece that simply asks, “What’s next?” The title itself is the Latin word for “next.” This programmatic idea is explored through a sensitive harmonic language, delicate textures, and a range of emotional development. Initially somber, a persistent groove builds into an optimistic, earnest expression of hope.On a technical level, the piece explores simple four-mallet grooves, melodic accompanying lines, and a wide variety of textures. At times, individual members of the ensemble provide tasteful colors to the sound; other times, the full group reaches grandiose peaks. Deinde is a brilliant addition to any percussion ensemble concert, sure to touch performers and audiences alike!Deinde ships as a printed, professionally bound score, and includes individual parts in PDF format for printing or for tablet viewing. Number of players: 13 Difficulty: Intermediate/advanced Instrumentation: Player 1: Crotales (2 octaves) Player 2: Glockenspiel Player 3: Chimes Player 4: Vibraphone 1 Player 5: Vibraphone 2 Player 6: Marimba 1 (4.3 octave), xylophone Player 7: Marimba 2 (4.3 octave) Player 8: Marimba 3 (4.3 octave) Player 9: Marimba 4 (4.3 octave) Player 10: 4 timpani Player 11: Synthesizer (string and piano patches) Player 12: Concert bass drum, suspended cymbal(s)*, finger cymbals, triangle, bell tree, China cymbal, tam-tam Player 13: 5 concert toms, suspended cymbal(s)*, large swish knocker**, China cymbal, mark tree * More suspended cymbals may optionally be used for added color if available.** May be substituted for a sizzle cymbal.
