Downloadable Ensembles

A set of five, short, contemporary songs for two percussionists and mezzo-soprano that use stupid, and comical, quotes as their lyrics.

Arguably Mahler's most famous single piece of music. This piece would make for a satisfying addition to concert programs that wish to demonstrate the lyrical capabilities of percussion.

A simple piece for a beginning percussion ensemble, this piece uses the aeolian mode in its main theme.

A large percussion ensemble work meant to represent the medium which permeates all of space.

Alarm! is intended for a middle school or high school batterie percussion ensemble. Extreme dynamics, rhythmic melodies, as well as an engaging visual element give the piece its unique flavor.

This arrangement of Ravel's masterpiece recreates the colorful and vibrant work for percussion ensemble. This piece will challenge performers and engage audiences with its accessible Spanish flair.

A complex, multi layered quintet for unpitched instruments combining concert and marching techniques, a unique setup, and unstoppable groove-based motion.

An Afro-Cuban influenced tribute to jazz legend Dave Samuels, of an iconic and transcendent African American spiritual.

A meditative quintet in which the Aristotelian notion that “whole is greater than the sum of its parts” is a focal point.

A medium percussion ensemble piece perfect for the holidays!

A cute, medium-easy percussion quartet in which players are assigned specific animal names to help define musical character.

Composed by Grieg for pizz strings and triangle, this ensemble adaption is enhanced by nonpitched perc, arpeggios, and rapid scalar passages.

A catchy, uplifting percussion ensemble piece that can easily fit into any concert program for beginners.

This piece uses three marimbas and a large collection of African instruments to suggest a dark and superstitious atmosphere.

Dribble, slap, juggle, toss, and of course...BOUNCE! Written for five players with a variety of balls bouncing on the floor, this creative piece is a surefire crowd-pleaser.

An emotional work for a large percussion ensemble featuring high pitched, brilliant percussion instruments.

An adaptation of Joachim Horsley’s arrangement for 3 pianos, Beethoven in Havana is proof that a great masterpiece can be enjoyed throughout the centuries!

Contrasting dark introspective material with light humor, this arrangement for mallet trio honors a quick-moving masterpiece.

An exciting exploration of rhythm and melody for beginning percussion ensembles.

A percussion ensemble arrangement of Rachmaninoff’s most celebrated work for solo piano.

A medium-easy programatic percussion ensemble, which tells the tale of Lewis Carroll’s Jabberwocky.

Inspired by an adventure in the Himalayas, this rich work for percussion orchestra by Jim Casella is a vibrant representation of the human spirit.

A groovy medium-level concert ensemble that can effectively be used as a warm up or “lot tune” for a marching percussion front ensemble.

This is a well-crafted piece for intermediate percussion quartet where each player has a small multipercussion setup.