Arranging or transcribing music from other musical periods of time
for percussion is essential. Other instruments have had music composed
specifically for that instrument of instrumental group..What is different
with percussion, is simply the literature does not exist. Whether it be a solo
or ensemble-the transcription enables the percussionist to get a
"feel" for the time period. Keeping to the original harmonic structures as
well as rhythmic patterns are essential and also important. The need for
"new"music for the percussionists remains important. This is the.foundation
for the future. However let's build a structure that shows some of the past.
