Percussion Ensemble

A dreamlike 6-percussion percussion ensemble full of swirling marimba sonorities, groovy cajon patterns, and soaring vibraphone melodies invoking fond nostalgia.

A challenging and modern take on a rudimental classic for advanced snare drum quintet.

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.

A large ensemble work with multiple moods, tempi, and plenty of opportunities for an experienced ensemble to strut their stuff!

A “drummy” good time for eight beginning-to-intermediate percussionists that starts where the piece “Shockwave!” ends off.

An uplifting percussion ensemble for budding percussionists that unlocks the power and beauty of repetition.

A classic introduction to Brazilian bossa nova for younger percussion ensembles.

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.

An emotional showpiece for large percussion ensemble that weaves together familiar elements of Americana in a cinematic style.

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.

Paul Halley’s exuberant and joyful work made famous by the Paul Winter Consort is sure to be a high point of any ensemble concert!

A high-energy, maximally expressive work for percussion quintet inspired by the legendary Xenakis solo, Rebonds.

A fun and energetic percussion quartet featuring hocket melodies inspired by marching bass drum splits.

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.