We present the Bach Cello Suite in C Major drastically rearranged for viola and percussion, dynamically altering Bach's melodic shapes and harmonies into a series of odd meter grooves.

This arrangement of the Bach C Major Cello Suite was reimagined as a percussion ensemble - the cello part being played on marimba accompanied by 3 to 5 people playing a wide variety of drums and other percussion instruments. In this recital version the cello part is being played on viola by George Taylor and the percussion parts have been reduced to one djembe and one conga played by Eric Kivnick. The pitches and melodic shapes and harmonies are Bach, but the meters, tempi, and rhythmic structures are drastically altered. In sections of the Courante and Bourrees we hear viola lines written by Mr. Kivnick as countermelodies to the corresponding altered versions of the Bach melodies. Mr. Taylor’s uniquely broad and deep musical experience allows him to play these pieces with love and respect for the Bach of it, as well as fun and swing for the odd meter groove of it. Thank goodness for his indomitable energy, soaring spirit and constant internal scenario.

38 dance studies for piano and percussion.

This music was composed with the guidance of Miki Orihara, long-time soloist with the Martha Graham Dance Company, to be used on an instructional dance DVD produced by Jeanne Suggs & Babette Coffey-Fisch, Co-Executive Directors of Dance Spotlight. Susan Kikuchi was Associate Dance Director and invaluable advisor. Special thanks and love to Yuriko.

38 dance studies for piano and percussion.

This music was composed with the guidance of Miki Orihara, long-time soloist with the Martha Graham Dance Company, to be used on an instructional dance DVD produced by Jeanne Suggs & Babette Coffey-Fisch, Co-Executive Directors of Dance Spotlight. Susan Kikuchi was Associate Dance Director and invaluable advisor. Special thanks and love to Yuriko.