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Circles is mostly comprised of accent patterns over a solid underlying sixteenth note foundation. This piece requires the players to control accents and taps while playing a fun, relaxed groove.Genre: Percussion Ensemble | #...

This expansive and mature work details Archer's vision of an "every tubist" traveling through life's up and downs. Scored for a one-on-a-part wind ensemble, it would make a perfect feature for a professional or college...

Coventry Carol starts with unison bells, vibraphone, and chimes answered by the warmth of harmonized marimbas. After some harmonic variations early in this arrangement, the piece ends with the traditional carol in a big,...

This is a setting of the popular 15th century melody known as Coventry Carol. It is said that the theme for this carol is taken from the darker side of the Christmas story.Genre: Band | # of Players: Standard Level: 2 |...

Lush harmonies and moving melodies characterize this holiday favorite. Now available for mallet ensemble.Genre: Percussion Ensemble | # of Players: 6 Level: Medium Easy | Duration: 2:45 InstrumentationBells Vibraphone...

The main melodic material is from a 1591 English tune in a Coventry play better kown as Coventry Carol. The warmth and expressiveness of the cantabile opening section is Romantic in nature and is written to produce a lush...

Coventry Storm is an arrangement based on the classic Coventry Carol. Full of dialogue between the players, this piece is as enjoyable as it is demanding.Genre: Percussion Ensemble | # of Players: 7 Level: Medium | Duration:...

Dark Filaments begins with an explosion from a single point that spins out two threads, a dark pentatonic melody and a short rhythmic burst, and follows as they entwine and change each other as intensity builds.Genre:...

Daydreams features several memorable melodic lines and an overarching A-B-A structure that provides harmonic depth as well. The addition of active hand drum grooves makes for a complete musical package that audiences are...

This arrangement of the well-known traditional Christmas song Deck the Halls has proved popular for its originality and appeal. Originally written for brass band, it is characteristically bright in nature, reflecting the...

The festive colors of this traditional holiday carol are enriched in Gary Gackstatter's bright arrangement for developing full orchestra. The melody is echoed between winds and strings and a full percussion battery...

This arrangement of Deck the Halls is a jocular romp with hints of Ragtime throughout. Genre: Marimba Quartet | # of Players: 4 Level: Medium | Duration: 1:40 InstrumentationMarimba 1 (4-octave) Marimba 2 (4-octave) Marimba...

These special arrangements for percussion ensemble, featuring traditional carols and modern seasonal favorites fully arranged for 8-12 players, have become standards for Christmas programs throughout the country. The full...

This brisk, toe-tapping arrangement of the holiday favorite Deck the Halls is a jocular romp with hints of Ragtime throughout. Every section of the orchestra gets a chance to shine!Genre: String Orchestra | # of Players:...

Deck the Halls was arranged for the Kansas City Youth Percussion Ensemble Christmas Mallet Ensemble and is part of a series of Yuletide arrangements. This crowd-pleasing rendition features the use of bells, chimes,...

A fine arrangement of a traditional holiday tune for early bands. Flexible Instrumentation allows for performance by almost any ensemble make up.Genre: Compact Band | # of Players: Flexible Level: 2 | Duration: 2:25...