suadela

Suadela (swa-dell-ah) is named after the titular Roman goddess (Peitho in Greek) of persuasion, particularly in the realms of romance, seduction, and love. Composed in 2022, the work was commissioned by Dr. Nicholaus Meyers and the East Central University Percussion Ensemble in Ada, OK.

Instrumentation:

Player 1: Vibraphone (3.0)
Player 2: Marimba (4.3), shared with Player 3; Cajon
Player 3: Marimba (4.3), shared with Player 2
Player 4: Marimba (5.0)
Player 5: Doumbek, Large China Cymbal, Sizzle Cymbal, Small Concert Bass Drum, Sistrum Player 6: Djembe, Medium Shaker, Two Triangles (high and low), Glass Chimes

*headphones or desktop speakers are highly recommended for the recording*