The 23 Enigma - Open Class - 6 to 5

Music Files Below (left click to listen, right click to download) The 23 Enigma Part 1The 23 Enigma Part 2The 23 Enigma Part 3 The number 23.  Shrouded in mystery, one can link a multitude of natural phenomena as well as significant historical moments to the number:  The earth's axis tilts at a 23.5 degree angle (2+3 = 5) Julius Caesar was stabbed 23 times Blood circulates the human body every 23 seconds 2 divided by 3 is .666, the sign of the devil Each parent contributes 23 chromosomes to the birth of a child Musically, the show utilizes this concept in a multitude of ways.  Starting the show with a front ostinato using groupings of 2 8th notes and 3 8th notes, the battery then adds to this by utilizing accent groupings of 2 and 3, 2 against 3 patterns, rattamacues (diddle plus triplet single stroke), 8th notes into triplets, and many other musical motives.  The front ensemble is featured in the ballad movement by utilizing 2 mallets in their right hand and 3 mallets in their left