Budding Percussionnist by Sylvie Reynaert

Budding Percussionnist by Sylvie Reynaert is a three-movement concertino written for young percussionists performing with piano accompaniment. Designed for students completing Cycle 1, this piece introduces performers to multi-percussion set-ups while nurturing their sense of ensemble playing, dynamic awareness, and musical creativity. The structure of the piece offers both educational value and performance appeal, making it ideal for student recitals, exams, and auditions.

Each of the three movements presents its own musical mood and technical focus. The first movement uses simple motifs and rhythmic contrast to establish a confident opening. The second movement slows the pace and invites more lyrical phrasing and expressive control. The third movement brings a lively and energetic close, reinforcing rhythmic consistency and dynamic interplay between the performers.

Throughout the piece, the percussionist performs on a combination of small percussion instruments, including snare drum, toms, woodblock, tambourine, and cymbals. These instruments are arranged in a compact multi-percussion set-up suitable for young players. The writing helps students develop spatial awareness, coordination, and the ability to move efficiently between different surfaces. Short cadenza-style moments allow for interpretive freedom, encouraging young players to begin developing their personal voice and sense of timing.

Composer Sylvie Reynaert brings a background in music education to the forefront in this composition. Her experience with student performers informs the piece’s carefully graduated challenges. The piano part complements the percussion line with supportive harmonies, rhythmic interaction, and occasional melodic leads, fostering a true sense of duet collaboration.

Budding Percussionnist succeeds in blending pedagogical goals with enjoyable musical content. It prepares students not only for future multi-percussion works but also helps build the musical discipline required for more advanced ensemble playing.

• Instrumentation: Multi-percussion and Piano
• Number of Players: 2
• Difficulty: End of Cycle 1
• Publisher: Alfonce Production
• Product Code: A268 001 P

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Budding Percussionnist by Sylvie Reynaert is a thoughtful and musically engaging introduction to multi-percussion playing, crafted to support growth, confidence, and expressive development in early-stage percussionists.