An interesting work filled with rhythmic activity and slow, sad moments of reflection. Each percussionist of this sextet helps to represent the hummingbird, capable of stasis by extremely rapid movement.
Instrumentation
Percussion 1 (bass drum, medium gong, wind chimes, 2 brake drums)
Percussion 2 (2 brake drums, marimba, temple blocks, snare drum)
Percussion 3 (snare drum, marimba)
Percussion 4 (snare drum, vibraphone)
Percussion 5 (4 tom-toms, snare drum, bongos)
Percussion 6 (snare, sizzle cymbal, 2 brake drums, crotales, suspended cymbal)