BEAM
2019 (rev. 2025) | 10 minutes
for percussion quartet
Program Note
BEAM is an exploration of intervals and their coloring of sound. Using three major triads (A, E, and B), the piece oscillates between bright fifths and dark fourths. It weaves through different blends of these chords layered on top of one another, forming an ever-changing cloud.
Recording
video by Elle Rose Rinaldi
Purchase Score
4 players on two 5 octave marimbas (or one 5 oct + one 4.3 oct)
duration: ca. 9’
program note: “BEAM” is an exploration of the association between intervals and their affect on the brightness of sound. Using three major triads (A, E, and B), “BEAM” oscillates between bright fifths and dark fourths. It weaves through different combinations of these chords layered on top of one another forming an ever-changing cloud.
a digital download of score and parts will be available immediately after purchase.