In the percussion studio...

It's been an interesting process to rework the music for the group piece as a piano and percussion composition. My new friends Seung Ri Wu and Yu Ci Kong (seen above) did a short demonstration  of the new section we are adding. It was exciting to listen to the wildness in it,as compared to the softer tones of the percussion used in the first two sections. Those have more of a layered effect of the percussive instruments, but this new part has quite a different rhythm and energy and I like the contrast. It is a little bit of a challenge to ensure the overall blend and yet variation in parts of the music score;. and having suitable transitions is also crucial to make the juxtaposition work. They are both great performers and musicians though, so I look forward to the live performance. It is a new experience for  me as a choreographer to coach and prepare the dancers for live music. I think it's going to be great!