Percussion Ensemble

Number Theory, Vol. 1 is a collection of works that link musical characteristics to other disciplines using numbers as the common thread. These works vary not only in difficulty (intending from beginning to intermediate high...

Number Theory, Vol. 2 is a collection of works that link musical characteristics to other disciplines using numbers 1-5 as the common thread. These works vary not only in difficulty (intending from intermediate to...

Jason Frith's arrangement of Claude Debussy's Passepied for keyboard percussion sextet captures the elegance of a French courtly dance. Intermediate percussionists will encounter staccato arpeggios, legato melodic lines, and...

Dave Hollinden's dynamic Percussion Quartet No. 2 beings very quietly & stealthily, then moves through many more styles/moods with such markings as Punched, Angular, Kaleidoscopic, Jagged, and Fickle.Genre: Percussion...

This two-movement work—a prelude for keyboard percussion and metal sounds and a double fugue with one subject for drums and the other for keyboard percussion—was scored using the same instrumentation, ensemble...

Rarus Felicity is an energetic, wild musical journey for percussion quintet and soloist. Drawing inspiration from its unique instrumentation, “Rarus” explores several compositional ideas to highlight the...

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...

Commissioned by the Texas Christian University Percussion Ensemble, Requiem is an homage for those who have passed on.Genre: Percussion Ensemble | # of Players: 12 Series: N/A Level: Medium Advanced | Duration: 5:45...

Commissioned by the Momentum Percussion Group for snare drum percussion quartet, Ring Toss is a five-minute work for intermediate percussion ensemble using four alike or graduated snare drums. The work explores multiple...

Written for three percussionists in a circular setup sharing a centralized snare drum, The Round Table is a short, groovy piece for young players that would work great on any concert or recital.Genre: Percussion Ensemble | #...

Three unique movements depicting musical interpretations of Samurai who might be found guarding an Ancient Castle on the hill high above Himeji Japan. The movements may be played separately and feature very accessible...

Sandbox brings 4 players together on 2 marimbas to create soundscapes and split rhythms. The ideas are meant to represent the various experiences one can have playing in a sandbox, from building the tallest sand castle to...

Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of this classic with freshly engraved & reformatted score and parts! In his writing, the English author C.S. Lewis referred to our time on earth as the “Shadow-Lands.” Many...

A “gyre” is a large circular current in the ocean. There are five known gyres on Earth, hence, The Sixth Gyre. The piece builds itself around two vertically staged marimbas that all eight performers play...

As the saying goes, “good things come in small packages.” Unlike many percussion ensemble works that are centered around larger instruments—marimba, timpani, vibraphone, bass drum, and such—this piece...