Tacoma Narrows - Movement 1 - Morbid Curiosity

From the premiere performance by the Truman State University Percussion Ensemble on Oct. 25, 2013.
For more information about this piece, visit:
stevensnowden.com/tacoma-narrows-percussion-ensemble-2012/
This piece was inspired by the collapse of the Tacoma Narrows suspension bridge on November 07, 1940. Crowds gathered as "Galloping Gerti" wobbled uncontrollably due to a steady 42 mph wind. This speed coincided with the structure's natural resonance and produced a self-reinforcing motion that would eventually send the bridge crashing into the Strait of Puget Sound.
You can check out a video of Tacoma Narrows Bridge collapse here:
archive.org/details/SF121
The Truman State University Percussion Ensemble directed by Michael Bump
Performers: Julian Gibson-Cornell, Culver Hackel, Tori Hosler, Katie Garcia, Nate McDonald, Kyle Penniston, Janelle Walker and Paul Hadwiger.