Percussion Ensemble

Inspired by the Ralph Waldo Emerson quote, "What lies behind us and what lies before us are small matters compared to what lies within us," this lush, reflective work for keyboard percussion ensemble takes listeners on an...

Inspired by the Ralph Waldo Emerson quote, "What lies behind us and what lies before us are small matters compared to what lies within us," this lush, reflective work for keyboard percussion ensemble takes listeners on an...

Whatcha Baion? is designed to be a flexible composition for early percussion programs or schools that desire to introduce students to percussion ensemble. It opens with a 2/3 clave, systematically layers additional...

Whatcha Baion? is designed to be a flexible composition for early percussion programs or schools that desire to introduce students to percussion ensemble. It opens with a 2/3 clave, systematically layers additional...

On a warm summer evening around midnight, a lone firefly flits among the trees and is soon joined by dozens of others. Suddenly and magically they coordinate their flashing lights and movements as they dance a veritable...

On a warm summer evening around midnight, a lone firefly flits among the trees and is soon joined by dozens of others. Suddenly and magically they coordinate their flashing lights and movements as they dance a veritable...

Where The Minor Things Are is a great challenge for an intermediate percussion ensemble. The first part features a 3:4 polyrhythmic groove and opportunities to highlight many members of the ensemble. The second part is more...

Where The Minor Things Are is a great challenge for an intermediate percussion ensemble. The first part features a 3:4 polyrhythmic groove and opportunities to highlight many members of the ensemble. The second part is more...

While It Lasts is a metallic-forward percussion ensemble that explores one’s perception of time, beginning with atmospheric bowed vibraphones and gradually building in tempo, color, and intensity throughout. This piece...

While It Lasts is a metallic-forward percussion ensemble that explores one’s perception of time, beginning with atmospheric bowed vibraphones and gradually building in tempo, color, and intensity throughout. This piece...

Whiplash is an exciting work for percussion quartet that showcases an ensemble’s aggression and finesse. The intensity of the piece is sure to thrill audiences and performers alike. Genre: Percussion Ensemble | # of...

Whiplash is an exciting work for percussion quartet that showcases an ensemble’s aggression and finesse. The intensity of the piece is sure to thrill audiences and performers alike. Genre: Percussion Ensemble | # of...

Whiplash is an exciting work for percussion quartet that showcases an ensemble’s aggression and finesse. The intensity of the piece is sure to thrill audiences and performers alike. Genre: Percussion Ensemble | # of...

This driving, perpetual motion work for percussion ensemble is quite a departure for David Gillingham. Lightning fast interplay between the 8 players makes for a thrill ride that will leave you begging for more.Genre:...

This driving, perpetual motion work for percussion ensemble is quite a departure for David Gillingham. Lightning fast interplay between the 8 players makes for a thrill ride that will leave you begging for more.Genre:...

The Whole Toy Laid Down was inspired by an extended daydream about a mechanical wind-up toy. With that as a starting point, my goal was to fuse the energy of rock style drumming with classical performance technique,...