Montoya-Dayride (SP)-Steel band

"Dayride" was premiered by the Texas State University Panorama Steel Drum Band directed by Genaro Gonzalez. It is an energetic work for pan ensemble.

Duration: 3:35
Number of Players: 7
Difficulty: Grade 4
Instrumentation:

Player I: Tenor Pan

Player II: Double Tenors

Player III: Double Seconds

Player IV:: Triple Cellos

Player V: Six Bass Pan

Player VI: Drumset

Player VII: Congas

Daniel Montoya Jr.(b. 1978), Austin native, jelly bean lover, and inveterate sweet tea drinker, continues to rise in the world of wind band, percussion, and the marching arts. An active composer and arranger, Montoya is currently pursuing a master's degree in music composition, under the tutelage of David R. Gillingham, at Central Michigan University. He also holds a bachelor's degree in music composition from Texas State University and has studied privately and participated in composition master classes with William Bolcolm, Kevin Puts, and Russell Rie