Downloadable Multipercussion Solos

This intricate solo for snare drum with kick drum and hi-hat explores polyrhythms and pays homage to Delécluse and colonial drumming.

Written for an abbreviated drumset (played while standing) and three semi-resonant metals, the piece uses a series of hemiola-driven rhythmic gestures to weave a complex tapestry of percussive sound.

Two waves will become one stronger wave if they meet at the right point. There are many right points in this exciting solo for multipercussion.

Drawing upon Eli Whitney’s revolutionary invention as inspiration, this unique mulitpercussion solo requires the player to speak, sing, and trigger audio samples.

This is solo also utilizes a multipercussion setup of concert toms, woodblock, sizzle cymbal, and wind gong. It is an ideal selection for percussionists looking for a dramatic and virtuosic timpani solo.

The simultaneous performance unrelated meters, ostinati, and melodic material drives this solo for multipercussionist and optional, echoing assistant.

Composed for one player and utilizing snare drum and bass drum, this is like an old-school rudimental duet, but not.

Using sounds created by instruments, digital audio, and sounds made by the human voice, this piece bears a resemblance to the Japanese "haiku" form of poetry with its 5-7-5 metric scheme.

Using a configuration of only drums and cymbals, this multi-percussion solo by Indiana-based composer Brian Blume expresses both reverence and intensity.

An inventive piece featuring a solo percussionist playing the guts of a piano in colorful and interesting ways.

Utilizing a variety of colorful timbres, "Two Days" allows the multi-percussion soloist to make a musical statement with melody laid over single-handed ostinato patterns.