Number of Players: 5 Instrumentation: Soprano Voice Alto Saxophone Vibraphone (3-octave) Marimba (5-octave) Percussion (high and low cymbal, 2 triangles, low tom, 2 hand drums, tambourine, hi-hat, crotales, wind chimes) Difficulty: Intermediate
In "Moral Compass," Metzger conveys Twain’s time-honored and meaningful text in a new light, blending jazz and classical styles. Throughout every movement of the piece, the saxophone and voice are woven together to create beautiful lyrical lines that soar over the backdrop of the colorful rhythms and rich harmonies in the percussion ensemble.