Time for Toms

Performance Notes TIME FOR TOMS is a fast piece in cut time.  This piece is suited for more advanced middle school to high school-level percussionists.  Rhythmically, TIME FOR TOMS consists of quarter and paired 1/8th notes with ¼, ½ and whole rests. TIME FOR. TOMS, starts in f with a call-and-response led by the conga drum.  Letter A continues similarly with the bongos taking the lead, accompanied by the suspended cymbal and tambourine.  The snare drum and toms lead the ensemble into letter B where the tom-toms are featured.  Here, the 3 toms play in mf with a repetitive, inter-dependent rhythm pattern while gradually, the other instruments are added.  At letter D, the entire ensemble returns to f playing almost entirely in unison until the end.  There are ample rests at this point; therefore, careful attention is a must for each player.