La creation du monde (Creation of the World) - Darius Milhaud
These series of video excerpts are intended to provide percussionists performing Darius Milhaud's Creation of the World (La creation du monde) a template for modern instrumentation, instrument setup, and musical interpretations. Below the videos are photos of the percussion and timpani setups used in this performance. This collaboration and research took place in February 2013 along with Dr. Ward Miller (conductor) and Matt Greenwood (timpanist) (both of whom are not visible in the videos).
If you are a member of the Percussive Arts Society (PAS), you can view a published article detailing our work in the Percussive Notes Archives, Volume 55, No. 1, March 2017, titled "A Modern Percussion Edition of Darius Milhaud's 'La creation du monde.'" If you are not a member of PAS and would like to view this article, please send me an email here.
If you are a member of the Percussive Arts Society (PAS), you can view a published article detailing our work in the Percussive Notes Archives, Volume 55, No. 1, March 2017, titled "A Modern Percussion Edition of Darius Milhaud's 'La creation du monde.'" If you are not a member of PAS and would like to view this article, please send me an email here.
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Percussion Setup
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Percussion Setup (bird's eye view)
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Timpani Setup
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Below is a link to download a diagram of the percussion setup, the modern edition notation legend, and the modern edition of the percussion and timpani parts. These parts are freely available and were created and distributed for academic purposes with kind permission from MGB Hal Leonard of Italy. Please note that the parts may only be performed when the entire work is rented from Universal Music Group. The file is in PDF format.
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The PAS Percussion Compendium
The PAS Percussion Compendium is a free publication geared towards professionals at all ages and experiences, and offers everything from historical background to performance practices and common pitfalls on a plethora of literature prominent in modern high school and collegiate level percussion ensembles. I contributed 4 articles in the first volume of the Compendium on music by Steve Reich including Music for Pieces of Wood, Clapping Music, Drumming, and Six Marimbas. You do not have to be a member of PAS to view these articles. Please follow this link to view the PAS Percussion Compendium.
Rhythm! Scene
Rhythm! Scene is the free, digital publication of the Percussive Arts Society. Published in February, April, June, August, October, and December, this modern publication features unique articles, interviews with percussion composers and performers, viral videos, a free R!Solo composition, upcoming events, and the latest products and news from the percussion industry. I have contributed 2 articles to this publication, with a 3rd on the way! You must be a member of PAS to view these articles. If you are not a member of PAS and would like to view these articles, please send me an email here.
"Rhythm! Rondo for Rudimental Snare Drum" - Volume 4, No. 4 (for a FREE copy of the sheet music, send an email)
"Flam Accent and Swiss Army Grids" - Volume 1, No. 4
"Rhythm! Rondo for Rudimental Snare Drum" - Volume 4, No. 4 (for a FREE copy of the sheet music, send an email)
"Flam Accent and Swiss Army Grids" - Volume 1, No. 4
Percussive Notes
Percussive Notes is the official journal of the Percussive Arts Society, exclusive to PAS members. Published in March, May, July, September, and November in print and online, this publication is written for professional and student percussionists. Regular sections are devoted to drum set, marching percussion, world percussion, keyboard, symphonic percussion, education, technology, health and wellness, research, and reviews of the latest percussion literature and recordings. If you are a member of PAS you can view the following articles that I have contributed or check out reviews of my compositions.
Volume 54, No. 5, page 67 - review of my Evergreen arrangement
Volume 52, No. 2, page 22 - "The First Year of Teaching Percussion at the University Level" by Dr. Benjamin Fraley, interview subject for Dr. Fraley's article
Volume 54, No. 5, page 67 - review of my Evergreen arrangement
Volume 52, No. 2, page 22 - "The First Year of Teaching Percussion at the University Level" by Dr. Benjamin Fraley, interview subject for Dr. Fraley's article