Randall D. Standridge

3x3 Percussion Trio

3×3 is a percussion ensemble for young players written as a fast scherzo. The title comes from the fact that it is a work for 3 players with 3 instruments each (clever, no?). Beyond this, it is purely an abstract work with no story or central idea; it is simply intended to provide a fun introduction to scherzo style for young percussionists.

Since we have some space in the Program Notes because the description was so succinct, how about some percussion jokes? How did the drummer sell his pillows? Per cushion.

My son broke his drum set, and now wants me to buy him another one. There will be serious re-percussions.

A mom asks her child 'what do you want to be when you grow up?'

'A percussionist,' the child proudly replies.

'Well,' says the mother, 'you can't have it both ways.'

Peace, Love, and Music.