About “Stardust”

“STARDUST” is a percussion quartet for 2 vibraphones and 2 multi-percussionists commissioned by the

Vanderbilt Percussion Group.

Musically, “STARDUST” is a blend of rock, metal, funk, and contemporary classical music that draws influence from the work of Tool, Metallica, Ghost-Note, Todd Terje, Steve Reich, and David Lang.

PERFORMERS + INSTRUMENTS

• PLAYER 1: Vibraphone 1
• PLAYER 2: Vibraphone 2
• PLAYER 3: Multi-Percussion 1
  • kick drum, snare drum, semi-resonant metal pipe, pair of rocks
• PLAYER 4: Multi-Percussion 2
  • kick drum, snare drum, semi-resonant metal pipe, pair of rocks

NOTES + SUBSTITUTIONS

• kick drum: kick drums should be mounted on stands/legs as it is played with sticks (not via pedal)
• kick drums may be substituted for a large, semi-dampened floor tom
• semi-resonant metal pipe: the pipe should produce a metallic ‘ping’ but no definite/specific pitch metal pipes may be substituted for other ‘ping-y’ metal objects, such as brake drums
• pair of rocks: rocks may be substituted for other percussive items where pitch can be manipulated

It is at the discretion of the performing ensemble whether or not the pitches of Multi-Percussion setups 1 & 2 are identical. If the pitches are different, Multi-Percussion 2 should have the lower-pitched items.