Percussion

This fanfare and chorale for brass and antiphonal percussion captures the spirit of any range of celebratory event. The chorale harkens back to Elgar's ever-popular Pomp & Circumstance while blending with Gillingham's...

Edge was written for trombonist Joshua Hauser and percussionist Eric Willie. The outer movements feature spirited interplay between the instruments, and the middle movement is a lyrical duet. The piece explores many...

Commissioned by and dedicated to euphonium player Mai Kokubo, Elegy for Euphonium & Marimba is a reflective, emotional work work for euphonium and marimba that tugs at the heart strings.Genre: Duet for Euphonium &...

Drawing its inspiration and title from Edgar Allan Poe's poem "Evening Star," EvenStar is a lullaby for euphonium, tuba, and percussion that tugs at the heart strings with its bittersweet harmonies and soaring, lyrical...

Drawing its inspiration and title from Edgar Allan Poe's poem "Evening Star," EvenStar is a lullaby for euphonium, tuba, and piano that tugs at the heart strings with its bittersweet harmonies and soaring, lyrical melodies...

Drawing its inspiration and title from Edgar Allan Poe's poem "Evening Star," EvenStar is a lullaby for mezzo soprano, cello, and keyboard percussion (or piano) that tugs at the heart strings with its bittersweet harmonies...

Event Horizon is a 2-minute jubilant fanfare which alternates between punchy syncopation and longer lyrical lines. The lively interplay between the brass and the timpani gives the piece rhythmic and syncopated momentum from...

This work for marimba and piano begins with a high energy duet that puts the players on equal footing. Only two mallets are needed. The second movement is a moving chorale like feature for four mallets while the third...

Exod(us) explores the complex emotions of leaving one home behind to begin anew knowing, deep down, that even if you return, it may never be the same.Genre: Duet for Euphonium & Percussion | # of Players: 2 Series: N/A ...

Inspired by the Griffin & Sabine Trilogy of books by Nick Bantock, An Extraordinary Correspondence takes its title from the subtitle of the first book. Bantock tells the mystical story of these two people by inviting...

False Summit was inspired by hiking adventures in Colorado. One of the most frustrating encounters is just when you think 'I've arrived at the top' you are disheartened to learn that there is actually a long way yet to...

Fantasia on Luther's Hymn is an impressive piece for solo timpani with organ. There is an immense amount of quick tuning changes throughout creating melodic lines in the timpani part.Genre: Duet for Organ & Timpani | #...

The piece has a very dramatic start, followed by what the composer describes as “an earthquake," and finally slowing down to a calm stillness. A quiet peaceful sequence is frequently repeated. Graphical notation is...

This suite of five short, monothematic bagatelles was inspired by the composer's interest in video games and technology. The programmatic movements musically paint vivid images through the captivating marriage of the viola...

Five Fantasies of Natural Origin carry titles derived from the animal kingdom and were inspired by the composer’s brother who has had a lifelong love of creatures of all sizes. Challenging arpeggio patterns predominate...

This collection of five vignettes for assorted clarinets and percussion instruments explores a multitude of timbre combinations and melodic/harmonic exchanges. Houllif has made a wonderful contribution to the ever-growing...