Keyboard Percussion

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...

Based on the John Donne poem "A Valediction Forbidding Mourning", the lovely Twin Compasses is a lullaby for soprano voice and vibraphone.Genre: Duet for Soprano & Vibraphone | # of Players: 2 Level: Medium | Duration:...

Twisted Dances is a trio of simple dance tunes for marimba and cello, inspired by the image of a “twisted”, knotty tree. The three movements, titled Bark, Leaves & Branches, and Roots, strive to conjure...

Two Dickinson Settings features two poems by Emily Dickinson: "Heart! We will forget him!" and "Will there really be morning?". The melodious vocal parts have a shimmering backdrop of struck or plucked instruments with...

Two Moods for Clarinet & Marimba features a constant blending and interaction between the two instruments. The two movements/moods imitate characteristic forms and rhythms of Baroque dances while incorporating modal...

Domenico Scarlatti was an Italian composer in the Baroque era, known mostly during his time as a virtuosic harpsichordist, and for his harpsichord sonatas, such as these two. The purpose for arranging these two sonatas was...

Undercurrent was written for the marimba and piano acting in equal partnership in terms of melodic and technical material. Although the piece does not employ any particular programmatic techniques, it has been commented to...

Written for marimbist Michael Burritt, this virtuosic three-movement work is a first-rate piece of music. The solo marimba part is extremely virtuosic and challenging, featuring state of the art four mallet technique for the...

Variations for Vibraphone and Piano consists of a two part theme in a jazz idiom and three free variations. The rhythmically complex nature of the writing calls for very close ensemble work. Genre: Duet for Vibraphone &...

The word Verve was the sole inspiration for this duet for bass clarinet and marimba. The woody, reedy qualities of both instruments already blend so well that I thought it would be fun to have them constantly emerging out of...

This duo is a captivating piece that is great for recitals. The marimba part requires four-mallet independence and one-handed rolls. An expressive and romantic duo for a wonderful combination of instruments. Genre: Duet for...

Voyager is an exciting work for two players on one 4.6-octave marimba. This work is rhythmically driven and is scored in a unique modality that should create an enjoyable experience for the audience while still presenting a...

Named after a 70’s album by the group, Kool & The Gang, Wild & Peaceful was written for and dedicated to saxophonist Joseph Lulloff. Lulloff is a saxophonist equally adept at playing energetic, jazzy and...

Adapted from the second movement of Calissi’s solo marimba work “Windsong,” Windsong 2.0 adds a second marimba part for a tour-de-force showpiece for two percussionists. The fast-paced piece features...

A three-movement ode to American radio, Wooden Triptych constantly "flips" through and combines a variety of musical genres in a way listeners are sure to enjoy! The work can be performed by a variety of instruments,...

This piece was written in honor and memory of the composers Mother, LaRene McCarthy, a gifted soprano. You, Who Sang in Summer depicts aspects of her personality, her faith, and her commitment to her children.Genre: Mixed...