Performed by Michael Burritt and Ivan Trevino in Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre. Captured by Four/Ten Media.
Sheet music available at ivandrums.com/duos/wildlings-...
Video and audio: fourtenmedia.net/
Wildlings is a percussion duo written for Michael Burritt, Professor of Percussion at Eastman School of Music. He asked me to compose a drum piece that we could perform together, something that would compliment the mallet pieces in our duo repertoire. Michael and I both began learning music on drums (as opposed to mallet instruments), and I wanted to write a piece that reflected this; something groovy, fun and something we could let loose on. The piece features solo and improvisational sections that create a wild, energetic and sometimes chaotic environment. (Yes, my conga almost fell off its stand!)
Big thanks to MJB, Four/Ten Media and Eastman School of Music for hosting this session!