Percussion Ensemble

Arranged for 4 players on two 5-octave marimbas, the selected piano preludes of Chopin demonstrate the essential elements of Romantic composition—lyrical melodies, drama, and emotional expression. With a quartet...

Arranged for 4 players on two 5-octave marimbas, the selected piano preludes of Debussy demonstrate the essential elements of Impressionist composition — Texture, harmonic usage, and programmatic writing. With a...

Arranged for 4 players on two 5-octave marimbas, the selected preludes in this collection are drawn from Rachmaninoff’s 10 Preludes, Op. 23. Rachmaninoff was one of the last notable composers of the Romantic era,...

A Gossamer is a light, filmy substance, most often composed of cobwebs and spider webs, that is most often seen drifting through clear autumn air. This work for large percussion ensemble provides a musical interpretation of...

Halley's Comet is a work for 4 to 6 percussionists that features revolving textures, repeating patterns, and mysterious, space-inspired harmony evoke the popular comet’s predictable orbit and rare appearance. Scored...

Hexachron channels the raw energy and intricate architecture of progressive metal through the lens of chamber percussion ensemble. While the bulk of the piece is written in 6/4, that meter is rarely felt straight-ahead...

Higher Octane was born out of a desire to write something that sounded aggressive while still being accessible to younger students. This piece captures a sense of bold energy and determination. Its driving rhythms and strong...

I Was Thinking... was written for the Memorial High School Percussion Ensemble (Jacob Carter-Brown, Director), for their performance at the 2025 Midwest Clinic International Band and Orchestra Conference (Chicago, Illinois)...

Commissioned by the Ferris High School Percussion Ensemble in Spokane, WA, In the Shadow of Giants is an 11-minute celebration of 4 mountain peaks in the Pacific Northwest – Mt. Rainier (The Beast), Mt. St. Helens (The...

Infinity Mirror is a quartet for pitched percussion that explores the concept of reflection through the imagery of mirrors facing each other. Over the course of five minutes, the piece delves into two distinct...

You wanted more weird alien music, right? I’d love to tell you that this piece is about little green men, but I have some bad news: a Reticulian’s skin tone is actually gray due to Iron Depletion in the Reticulum...

This masterful arrangement of Gustav Holst's Jupiter: The Bringer of Jollity from 'The Planets' bring the "full orchestra" experience to the percussion ensemble! The work is presented in its entirety with all of Holst's...

Kinetic originally started as a marimba quartet utilizing only one marimba for all four performers, but quickly expanded to add a deconstructed drum set to bring some variety of timbres to the piece. Because of this unique...

Lamplighters is written for large percussion ensemble and embraces a festive, winter feel. The piece is composed with the intention of being manageable to prepare during the quick turnaround between marching band season and...

Alternating between passages described as "Suave and subtle" and "With playful energy," Los Tres Danzantes (The Three Dancers) weaves an ever-present groove from the musical gestures of three players, each with two...

Mainspring is a vibrant and highly energetic work for 12 percussionists that serves as an excellent opener or closer for a concert program. It was commissioned by Spring High School Percussion Ensemble to open their 2023...