Rítmica 6

(Ritmica 5 is 2:44-4:44)

Program Note: "Composed in 1930, Cuban composer Amadeo Roldán’s 'Rítmicas' explore a multitude of Afro-Cuban-influenced setting. The final two – No. 5 and 6 – are written exclusively for percussion. This piece set the ground for the development and establishment of the percussion ensemble in the Western musical narrative." - Wind Repertory Project

Mixed Meter: Pay attention to the conductor’s changing pattern, to follow along with the mixed meter changes!

Texture: This piece begins sparsely with 1-2 instruments sounding at a time, with everybody eventually joining in, becoming busier and busier!