Innovative Percussion EMMBLM Bloom

"Bloom" is for a percussion ensemble for 7 players and is to be performed with the modern soundscape provided. It tells a story of a day in the life of a flower complete with blossoming, bumblebees, and a rain shower into nightfall. Movement1 "Blossom" the piece starts with all players surrounding the two vibraphones-.the opening notes. (with vibe motors on) either bowed or played with soft mallets, should be very random and personal by each player. One by one the performers peel away as if to represent the flower slowly opening. the accelerando represents the petals blooming as the piece modulates in key from Ab to Bb, to B and finally Cm representing music in full bloom. Movement 2 "Bumblebuzz" this movement is all about the membranes. The "bees" are approaching! militaristic in style, this movement is about nature's groove.