Trinetik

Traditional rollercoasters utilize kinetic energy, reaching their maximum at the bottom of a slope (when it is the fastest). A student actually pointed out to me that the musical energy of the piece resembled that of a rollercoaster, and I thought it was a great observation! Coupled with many musical and rhythmic motives loosely based on groupings of three, the name Trinetik is a mash-up of Tri (3) and kinetic (energy).

Trinetik for mallet quartet was commissioned by the Northwestern State University of Louisiana Percussion Ensemble for their PASIC 2021 New Literature Session showcase concert. Dr. Oliver Molina, director.