Part1:4 pairs of tuned bongo drums (4 players) 25' Part2:3 marimbas,sop,alto,picc. (6 players) 26' Part3:3glsp,sop,alto,picc (6 players) 16' Part4:4pairs of tuned bongos, 3 marimbas,3glsp,sop,alto,picc,whistling (12 players) 19' (each of the four parts may be performed separately). Abbreviations (PDF). A New Approach of Learning and Rehearsing Steve Reich’s Drumming Adilia YIP Orpheus Institute, Gent Royal Conservatoire Antwerp Description of the Content. 1 Drumming is written for 12 musicians: 9 percussionists, 2 singers and 1 piccolo. Percussion instruments include bongos, marimbas and glockenspiels. The piece lasts from 55 to 75 minutes, depending on the number of repeats played. It is divided into four parts that are performed without pause. 2 Reich S., Drumming, New York: Hendon. Reich, Steve: Drumming. Abbreviations (PDF). Museum of Modern Art, New York, NY Steve Reich and Musicians. Composer's Notes.

Blues For Gilbert Vibraphone Pdf. Performed by Steve Reich and Musicians (1987, Duration ) Drumming is a piece by minimalist composer Steve Reich, dating from 1970–1971. Reich began composition of the work after a short visit to Africa and observing music and musical ensembles there, especially under the Anlo Ewe master drummer Gideon Alorwoyie in Ghana. His visit was cut short after contracting malaria.