Battery Percussion

Based on excerpts from four psalms, Diemer's Psalms for Percussion & Organ use the rhythmic excitement of the percussion instruments to contrast the majestic sustaining qualities of the organ.Genre: Trio for Organ &...

Arabic for dance, Raqs is a single-movement work for alto saxophone and djembe (or similar hand drum). The work represents two individuals dancing with abandon and passion, at times dancing together and at times reacting to...

Using very simple melodic ideas and solely diatonic pitches, Hirt has created a quietly majestic work in Reflection that tugs at the heart strings and ultimately builds into grandeur.Genre: Brass Ensemble & Timpani | #...

Shhh... is a duo for drum set and marimba, in which the marimbist and drum set player have playful conversations. The composition ends with a nerve-racking, tension-building moment with the drummer improvising around the...

Six Poems is a six-movement work for percussion duet that is based off literary forms instead of musical forms. This work is scored for alternating instrumentation with movements I, III, and V being scored for metallic...

Filled with angular gestures and dynamic twists, Spontaneity is a multi-percussion duet that is rewarding to both listeners and performers alike. The small set-ups for each player also make this piece an easy addition to a...

A challenging duet for two multi-percussionists with nearly identical set-ups, Surface Tension travels through many styles: hip-hop, rock, jazz waltz, and back again. As with his other compositions, Hollinden uses metric...

In the musical world, the sounds of the flute and those of the majority of percussion instruments are not the closest of kin. Despite this difference in sonic quality (or more likely because of it), numerous interesting and...

Unique in its scope and powerful in its musical content, Three Pieces for Timpani & Piano is accessible to a tremendous variety of players.Genre: Duet for Timpani & Piano | # of Players: 2 Level: Medium | Duration:...

Dave Hollinden's Time and Space is a percussion trio with three identical non-pitched set-ups: 4 graduated drums and 5 graduated flower pots.Genre: Percussion Ensemble | # of Players: 3 Series: Hollinden Signature Series ...

Tumble. is a set of 5 miniatures for two percussionists playing desk bells, stomping, and clapping. Over the 5 movements, there is a gentle opening, a playful sense of falling-over, a picture of a cold January morning, and...

Set in 6/8 time, Welcomed with Fanfare is a thrilling work for brass quintet and percussion that takes you on a tour of several key signatures in its brief 2-1/2 minute duration.Genre: Brass Quintet + Percussion | # of...

The popularity of Dave Hollinden's multiple percussion solos resulted in much anticipation for his concerto for percussion & orchestra, what clarity?. Set in two large sections, it is a true tour de force for both the...