Seaside Stroll by Kandis Taylor

Seaside Stroll by Kandis Taylor

Introduction

Seaside Stroll is an engaging percussion ensemble piece composed by Kandis Taylor, designed for developing percussionists. Part of the IGNITE Series by C. Alan Publications, this composition offers a delightful musical experience that balances simplicity with musicality, making it ideal for educational settings and young ensembles.

Materials and Build Quality

Published by C. Alan Publications, the sheet music for Seaside Stroll is professionally engraved, ensuring clarity and ease of reading. The set includes a full score and individual parts for each instrument, facilitating efficient rehearsal and performance preparation.

Performance and Use Case

With a duration of approximately 2 minutes and 30 seconds, Seaside Stroll is suitable for school concerts, recitals, and educational assessments. The piece begins with an 8-bar battery percussion feature, transitioning into a simple yet catchy melody accompanied by keyboard percussion. Its repetitive structure aids in reinforcing rhythmic patterns and ensemble cohesion among young players.

Instrumentation

• Bells (may double or substitute Vibraphone)
• Xylophone (may double or substitute Marimba)
• Optional Marimba (may double or substitute Vibraphone)
• Timpani (3)
• Snare Drum (may double with Snare Drum – snares off)
• Bass Drum (may double with Low Concert Tom)
• Woodblock (may double or substitute Temple Blocks or Tambourine)
• Sandblocks (may double or substitute Shaker or Bell of Suspended Cymbal)

Key Features

• Composer: Kandis Taylor
• Instrumentation: Percussion Ensemble (7–14 players)
• Difficulty Level: Easy
• Publisher: C. Alan Publications
• Product Code: CAP18020
• Duration: Approximately 2 minutes and 30 seconds
• Suitable for: School concerts, recitals, educational assessments

More Information

• Explore more solo and ensemble music at Southern Percussion
• Visit C. Alan Publications (Official Publisher)

Conclusion

Seaside Stroll by Kandis Taylor offers young percussionists an opportunity to develop ensemble skills through an enjoyable and accessible composition. Its blend of rhythmic simplicity and melodic charm makes it a valuable addition to educational percussion repertoire.