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Dynamotion is the first of three works for drum set and percussion ensemble that I composed as part of my sabbatical project for the fall of 2019 at Campbellsville University. The title pays homage to the “Dynamo Room”, a percussion practice room at Belmont University tucked away on the corner of campus. I spent many hours in this room practicing drum set, keyboard percussion, and just about everything else for my private studies with Todd London as part of my masters degree. The Belmont University Percussion Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Chris Norton, premiered the work in the fall of 2019.

Although the drum set feature during the middle part of the work is notated in the sheet music, the soloist may choose to create/improvise their own part, allowing a more accessible or more challenging solo depending on the performer’s ability level. The percussion quintet is comprised of 2 vibes and 3 marimbas (two 4.3-octave, one 5-octave).

Equipment used in video ….
Pearl Masters shell pack, maple shells (10-14-20″)
Pearl Masters Snare, maple (14″x5.5″)
Remo Roto Toms (6″, 8″, 10″)
Remo Coated Ambassador on snare and tom tops
Remo Clear Ambsdr “snare side” on sd bottom
Remo Clear Ambassador on tom bottoms
Remo Clear Powerstroke P3 on kick
Remo Clear Pinstripes on roto toms
Zildjian 14″ A Series Mastersound Hi Hats
Zildjian 17″ A Custom Crash
Zildjian 20″ A Custom Ride
Innovative Percussion bundlz sticks
Innovative Percussion IP-L5AN sticks
Canon EOS 7D camera
Shure SM57 for snare
Shure Beta 98ADC for toms
Shure Beta 52A for kick
Shure SM81LC for overheads
Focusrite Saffire Pro 40 Audio Interface
Logic Pro X
Apple Macbook Pro