Percussion

Bright Lights in a Dark City is based on the idea of removing all artificial light from a metropolitan city to reveal the true beauty of the night sky. The piece tells the story of a city going to sleep as stars begin to...

This reflective marimba solo explores the instrument’s resonant qualities, reminiscent of a pipe organ. The chorale-style writing and spiritual undertones create a contemplative atmosphere, while the technical demands...

Canyon Suite consists of three movements for mostly snare drum that were inspired by hiking trips in Logan Canyon, UT.Genre: Snare Drum | # of Players: 1 Series: N/A Level: Medium Advanced | Duration: 8:30 InstrumentationI...

Carbon White for solo marimba engages with flowing melodies and rhythmic intricacies, creating a deep sense of introspection and charm. Utilizing the various resonant tones and dynamic shifts inherent to the instrument, the...

The Cat’s Pajamas was a slang phrase popularized by “flappers” of the Roaring 1920’s. This phrase was used to describe something that young people thought was “great” or “fun.”...

Ciudad del Sol is a challenging work for solo vibraphone. It is inspired by the mythical City of the Sun, where inhabitants celebrate life and dance the night away to the sounds of the ancient bell-like instruments, playing...

Combination Lock is a marimba quartet with multi-drum accompaniment that is very rhythmic and minimalist in nature. It features ostinatos throughout and moments of heavy back beats. Genre: Percussion Ensemble | # of Players:...

D.N.R., or “Do Not Resuscitate” is a legally recognized order signed by a physician at a patient’s request. A D.N.R. means the patient does not want to be resuscitated if they suddenly go into cardiac...

Written while working on a sunburn & sipping caipirinhas in Hawaii, the musical inspiration for ,b>Dana's Mai Tai is the Brazilian choro. While the piece was written for unaccompanied marimba, the addition of...

Daybreak depicts a morning of waking up slowly in the morning, rising from bed, and getting ready to commute down the busy interstate to work each day.Genre: Duet for Vibraphone & Cajón | # of Players: 2 Series:...

The title Demon Poetry is pulled from an account of the way fire moves: "Fire has got a certain genius... a certain demon poetry." This piece is a product of the realization that one can write whatever they want – and...

Across both rural highways and urban intersections, handmade memorials appear: white crosses, wilted flowers, photographs behind glass. My inspiration among these is ghost bikes, bicycles painted entirely white and chained...

A descant is a melody played above another basic melody. Descant begins as a quiet, mysterious march. The sounds of a far away street beat are heard as a descant to the basic musical events occurring. The music grows in...

Originally written for marimba/snare drum soloist & percussion quartet, Deviations for Solo Marimba takes inspiration from some of the composer's favorite works for marimba from composers like Trevino, Burritt, Wu,...

Door County Summers is a large percussion ensemble work that evokes the composers memories of time spent at the Birch Creek Music Performance Center in Egg Harbor, WI. The work has multiple opportunities to feature...

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...