Percussion Ensemble

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...

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...

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:...

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...

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...

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,...

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,...

This three-movement work for 7 percussionists explores many of the possibilities of the whole tone scale. It is not only a sound piece of music, but also a fantastic teaching tool. Genre: Percussion Ensemble | # of...