Percussion

The Roman Empire was full of energy, determination, and life, and this composition attempts to capture that energy with a work that is exciting for both listener and performer. Of Roman Times depicts the majestic nature of...

Palpitations is a challenging marimba duet comprised of sweeping arpeggio passages, groove-centered melodies, and echoing rhythms that work together to create a bigger picture to the listener. With moments of stability and...

Originally written for solo piano, Ravel's Pavane pour une infante défunte is a slow processional dance that expresses his nostalgic enthusiasm for Spanish customs and sensibilities. Kato has brilliantly scored the...

Bristling with energy and an incessant momentum, Payload is a challenging and exciting new piece that features six percussionists partnered with cello and contrabass.Genre: Percussion Ensemble, Cello, Bass | # of Players:...

Bristling with energy and an incessant momentum, Payload is a challenging and exciting new piece that features six percussionists partnered with cello and contrabass.Genre: Percussion Ensemble, Cello, Bass | # of Players:...

Based on the legendary figure from Greek mythology, Persephone takes listeners through a variety of musical emotions and textures to tell the tragic tale of the queen of the underworld. Genre: Duet for Trombone &...

Persistence of Vision is an introspective work that offers a fresh and unique soundscape for players and listeners alike. A wide range of technical challenges per player makes this piece accessible to many ensembles. Genre:...

Photovoltaic is an ethereal, yet catchy percussion ensemble piece that uses a diverse harmonic pallet and intense metric interplay. The piece depicts the quantum mechanical interaction between photons and electrons that...

Inspired by two poems by Edgar Allan Poe, Poe is a challenging duet for clarinet & marimba set in two contrasting movement. This well-crafted work is a perfect recital piece filled with reflection, drama, and excitement...

Pointillism takes its name from a painting technique exploited by the French artist Georges Seurat. Small dots of color were juxtaposed on the canvas so that when viewed from a distance the colors were mixed optically. An...

Ponte las Pilas, which translates to "Look Alive," is a Latin-inspired work that launches into a vibrant landscape of layered rhythms, tight grooves, and rich harmonies that place the listener right in the middle of a...

Ponte las Pilas, which translates to "Look Alive," is a Latin-inspired work that launches into a vibrant landscape of layered rhythms, tight grooves, and rich harmonies that place the listener right in the middle of a...

Ponte las Pilas, which translates to "Look Alive," is a Latin-inspired work that launches into a vibrant landscape of layered rhythms, tight grooves, and rich harmonies that place the listener right in the middle of a...

Ponte las Pilas, which translates to "Look Alive," is a Latin-inspired work that launches into a vibrant landscape of layered rhythms, tight grooves, and rich harmonies that place the listener right in the middle of a...

Practus Interruptus is a unique theatrical showpiece for alto saxophone and one percussionist. The scenario is a run-through rehearsal in which the saxophonist keeps messing up. When the percussionist finally gets fed up, he...

This duet for clarinet and percussion offers listeners a glimpse of a child's dream, with an memorable melody and a variety of musical effects such as changing time signatures, abrupt tonal shifts, and electronic effects...