Percussion Ensemble

Snapped in Half (Like A Sunflower) is a work for 10 percussionists that represents the juxtaposition of something very beautiful but fragile coming to a sudden and violent end. “Snapped” can refer to a literal,...

Inspired by the lively street festivals along the malecón, this high-energy work for flexible percussion ensemble captures the vibrant spirit of the celebrations through striking percussion textures and engaging...

In the early 19th century, the people of German, Czech, and Polish visitors brought dance music from their own culture, the most popular being the polka. The local inhabitants of south Texas and north Mexico were drawn to...

Inspired by the local music and nature sounds experienced on the island of O'ahu in Hawaii, The Big Swell is a powerful percussion trio with a single shared bass drum & 3 small multi-percussion setups. The piece features...

Thicket is an immersive exploration of density, rhythmic interference, and the blurred lines between resonance and attack. The ensemble is designed with a specific symmetry—two vibraphones and two marimbas—yet...

Three Laughs is the new champion of novelty pieces! Also available as a Wind Ensemble Percussion Feature (4 soloists), it is scored for a variety of percussion instruments including electric drills, dustbusters, bicycles,...

Tilt is a dynamic percussion octet that features a stereophonic setup of two percussion quartets “tilting” the musical ideas between sides of the stage. All eight players play (and share) both pitched and...

Although the temperatures outside may be getting cooler, let’s help bring the warmth of the Caribbean to your winter concert. Featuring tunes like Jingle Bells, Deck the Halls, and We Wish You a Merry Christmas, this...

When We Rise... is a high energy large percussion ensemble piece that provides challenges for any kind of player in your ensemble. It was written to provide a space for all to be able to play no matter their playing level...

Who is the Chairman? is a groovy, theatrical quartet placing percussionists on and around four wooden chairs. Each player is required to play on the chair’s legs, seat, and back, plus the soles of their shoes with...

Wired Beats is a collection of nine percussion ensembles written for two or more beginning to intermediate players. Utilizing the standard beginning percussion kit, these ensembles incorporate playing on the drum pad, pad...