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Packed with intensity and relentless energy, just like a cresting river during a violent storm, Raging Waters is fierce and fast-paced. Set in E minor, long notes are juxtaposed against fast and furious ostinati, while...

The simple melody and slow calypso feel of Rainmaker leave plenty of room for the inner voices of the steel band to weave through intricate jazz harmonies.Genre: Steel Band | # of Players: Standard Series: N/A Level:...

Re:Flections is a contemporary percussion ensemble work for eight players, built around a mirrored setup, unique instrumentation, and groove. Designed for advanced middle and high school ensembles, this high-energy piece...

Reckless, defined as a disregard for consequences or unthinking boldness, is a brash & exciting battery percussion octet with wide assortment of instruments.Genre: Percussion Ensemble | # of Players: 8 Series: Hollinden...

Release was composed during a period of personal loss. The inspiration came first in the form of motives, followed rapidly by a rhythmic score and then orchestration for the ensemble. Embedded in the piece are both the...

Setting goals is a common and mostly healthy activity undertaken by individuals looking to improve some aspect of their lives. Charting and embarking on the course to achieve these self-imposed benchmarks requires stamina...

A great way to showcase the power and emotion of your group in concert or at festival, this work celebrates the career of retiring St. Louis band director. His students’ favorite quote is the title of this work, as his...

A foreboding opening from the upper woodwinds sets the scene for Resistance, a dramatic piece for intermediate band. Following the intro, the piece moves through up-tempo low winds, aggressive percussion interjections and...

Using a single 5-octave marimba, Rift brings a fresh new voice to the marimba quartet. Using close harmony and sudden dynamic changes to paint a picture of a falling out between two parties, the piece serves as a challenging...

Rig was written with the young percussionist in mind. It focuses on developing layering and ensemble techniques while still challenging the player to grow more advantaged percussive techniques. It is inspired by the large...

Everybody’s favorite fictional enigmatic evildoers come to life in this exhilarating new work for intermediate string orchestra. As if Vivaldi composed the score for a Hollywood blockbuster, this pulse-pounding,...

A jazz waltz is essential to every big band library. Try this chart with its modal harmonies, intricate ensemble interplay, and stylistically appropriate rhythm section parts. Chords are included for skilled improvisers, as...

Written for the Rift Percussion Community Showcase, Riven Asunder, meaning “torn apart,” was a play on words as a suggestive embodiment of the word RIFT. Other aspects of the double entendre include how many of...

Rusalka's Song to the Moon is an aria from Antonín Dvorák's opera "Rusalka," which combines elements from three fairy tales. It is a song of love, loss, and longing. This arrangement for keyboard percussion...

Imagine a harbor bathed in the brilliant light of dawn. The anchor is lifted, and the white sails catch a fresh, powerful breeze. As the ship cuts through the waves and heads toward the vast, blue horizon, the crew is filled...

Sandflower is a cinematic 5-octave marimba solo inspired by the street on which Carr grew up. The musical ideas within consist of some old and some new, reflecting the younger self and who he has become. With beautiful...