Folklore - A Class - 6 to 5

Music Files Below (Left click to listen, right-click to download)Folklore "Folklore" was commissioned by Farmington United Percussion Ensemble for their 2017 WGI season.  They went on to receive the Silver Medal in Percussion Independent A Class with the highest score in the ensemble's history.   SHOW SYNOPSIS: "It's been passed down from generation to generation.  These are our customs.  They are our beliefs.  This.....is our folklore!" Featuring a visceral tapestry of tribal sounds and textures, "Folklore" seeks to demonstrate the various aspects of storytelling and history amongst a culture or tribe.  Written in 3 distinct sections, the ensemble takes the audience on a journey through the tribe's thoughts and beliefs. Section 1 showcases the passing down of stories from generation to generation.  This is done through repetitive clapping and stomping patterns started at the beginning by a noble tribesman and imitated by the rest of the ensemble.  This idea continues with a snare and