"Scroll" by Tom Rarick (2025 version) | Furman Percussion Ensemble (with Tom Rarick)

Scroll features a trio of quasi-rudimental snare drum soloists accompanied by a seven-member percussion ensemble. Intertwining the marching and concert worlds, the piece begins with a militaristic sensibility, is grounded by an insistent harmonic motion and descending arpeggiated piano gestures, and journeys toward a more modern and angular conclusion. Scroll unfurls in a manner that mirrors my own musical experience and highlights my long-standing friendships and collaboration with the visionaries behind this project, Dr. Brian West and Hector Gil. Scroll was commissioned by Hector Gil and the Vista Ridge High School Percussion Ensemble for their feature concert at the 2023 Texas Music Educators Association Convention. This piece was composed with fellow soloists Dr. Brian West and Hector Gil in mind and is dedicated to my father – my first and most impactful percussion inspiration. – Tom Rarick ------ Soloists: Harrison Gelber, Josh Roper, Tom Rarick Ensemble: Will Bailey, Ainsley Buss, Diory Lucario Keller, Lauren Smith, Josiah Walker, Thomas Witt, Omar Carmenates Audio by: Omar Carmenates Video by: Humlux Media (https://www.humlux.co) Learn more about music at Furman University, please visit: https://www.furman.edu/academics/music/ You can also follow the Furman Percussion Ensemble on Facebook and Instagram