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4 pieces for solo steel pan (lead)
20 or so minutes

Program note:
As with Spice, these pieces explore the softer, more lyrical side of the steel pan, using cardboard dowels in many instances instead of traditional steel pan mallets. Each piece may be played individually, and the set has easier and harder moments, with lots of room for creative interpretation to make these your own. “Sun,” for instance, may be played solo, as a duo, or with a backing track. How to interpret the title of the second piece, “Waves,” and whether or not to reflect that musically is left open to the player. The entire set runs about 20 minutes.