Episodes for Percussion Trio by John Beck

Episodes for Percussion Trio explores the rhythmic and timbre possibilities of three percussionists with a minimum of percussion instruments. After a brief introduction wherein each percussionist performs improvisation, the work leads to a subtle rhythmic first section, or Episode. Episode 2 is performed entirely with hands and fingers as it is fast and rhythmic. Episode 3 starts with a short improvisation section on vibes, xylophone and bells which leads to a slow section of interweaving melodic lines. Episode 4 concludes the work and is fast and of virtuoso caliber throughout.