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An Examination of Two Sextets of Carlos Chávez, Toccata for Percussion Instruments and Tambuco for Six Percussion Players

This lecture-recital deals with the two percussion sextets of Carlos Chavez. Each of the compositions is analyzed by examining compositional characteristics and performance problems. The selection, substitution, and construction of the necessary instruments for performance are explored. Suggestions for stage set-up are also included. The percussion ensemble has become an integral part of most high school and university percussion programs. Much of the literature composed for this medium has not become part of the standard literature. Chlvez's Toccata has obtained its place in the literature—it is one of the most often performed percussion works in the world. Although Tambuco has not yet attained the same status as Toccata, it is, nevertheless, an important contribution to the literature. An attempt is also made to identify the significance of these works by examining some of the early influences on Chavez's compositional style both from his native Mexico, and from other composers writing for percussion ensembles.

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc331616
Date08 1900
CreatorsPeterman, Timothy J. (Timothy James)
ContributorsSchietroma, Robert J., Korsyn, Kevin Ernest, Winslow, Robert A.
PublisherNorth Texas State University
Source SetsUniversity of North Texas
LanguageEnglish
Detected LanguageEnglish
TypeThesis or Dissertation
Formatxi, 71 leaves: ill., music, Text
RightsPublic, Peterman, Timothy J. (Timothy James), Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved.

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