Percussion

German for “double tone” or “two tones,” Doppeltone utilizes three primary performers utilizing two non-pitched instruments that produce different tones. The piece can be performed as a trio...

Doxy is a dynamic battery percussion sextet that's a paradox of sorts…unison and independent, cooperative and competitive, powerful and controlled, identical yet different.Genre: Percussion Ensemble | # of Players: 6...

Angela Kepley's Duet for Horn & Marimba embodies the epic horn playing that is characteristic of the instrument. The marimba has lyrical melodic lines and provides harmonic and rhythmic structure to provide a foundation...

In Greek mythology, Elysium was the final resting place for the souls of the heroic and the pure. It has come to mean any place or state of bliss or delight. Paradise. Originally written for percussion trio in the collection...

This piece aims to capture this feeling of uncertainty and encourages the mindset of Embracing Uncertainty in all of life’s endeavors. Bookended by mysterious rolled sections, this 6-1/2 minute marimba solo features...

Ensnared is an engaging collection of snare drum duets crafted to challenge performers while captivating audiences. Each piece explores a variety of techniques and contrasting tones, ensuring both musical depth and...

Inspired by David Whyte's poem of the same name, Everything is Waiting for You tackles the topic of loneliness. Whyte starts the poem pointedly by writing, "Your great mistake is to act the drama as if you were alone." As...

Exod(us) explores the complex emotions of leaving one home behind to begin anew knowing, deep down, that even if you return, it may never be the same.Genre: Duet for Euphonium & Percussion | # of Players: 2 Series: N/A ...

Far Above Rubies is a technically challenging contemporary work for solo 5-octave marimba. The piece highlights the emotional journey of those who have lost someone important to them. This journey is outlined through...

First Five is a piece for flexible percussion ensemble that only uses the first five notes of the B-flat major scale. It has no specific instrument requirements other than one metallic mallet instrument (such as a...

Written as a gift for percussionist Blake Tyson, Gemini is a duet for vibraphone and marimba inspired by the famous myth of the twin brothers Castor and Pollux. When Castor died because he was mortal, Pollux begged Zeus to...

Get a Clew! is a delightful showpiece for solo xylophone and marimba trio that was inspired by a sailing trip through the English Channel (a "clew" is the bottom/aft corner of the mainsail, nearest the person steering in...

Ghost Garden is a delightful intermediate work for 4.3-octave marimba and percussion septet that paints a bittersweet picture of those vacant, abandoned lots where once there were thriving businesses or lavish homes.Genre:...

Groovin’ & Movin’ will have your line thumpin‘ and bumpin‘ down the street, while Pic Up Your Styxx will make your competition hide their sticks!Genre: Drumline | # of Players: Standard Series:...

Gum-Suckers March is the final movements of Percy Grainger’s Suite for Orchestra "In a Nutshell," an original work in which no folksongs are used. “Gum-suckers” is a nickname for Australians hailing from...

The Hidden Kingdom creates a melodic and tonal world inspired by the journey of exploration and discovery found in video games like the Legend of Zelda series. Through intricate textures and sweeping harmonic progressions,...