2 Percussion

...?! (pronounced as a confused gasp) is a work for solo snare drum and marimba ostinato. It is a showy, rudimental-inspired solo with a simple 4-mallet marimba ostinato that adds an extra level of groove.Genre: Duet for...

a vast expanse… is a duet, largely scored for tuned metallic percussion instruments, and an examination of plants’ communication and parallel live cycles across the earth. The cold timbres and disparate tunings...

The idea for AfterBurn simply came from the title and the myriad of ways a fire can burn. What results is a perpetual motion tour-de-force work for both players that takes listeners on a journey... Spark | Ignite | Dance |...

Commissioned by the Quey Percussion Duo and a consortium of other professional percussionists, Alchemy is an impressive tour de force.Genre: Duet for 2 Percussion | # of Players: 2 Series: Hollinden Signature Series Level:...

Featuring nine pieces – three duets, three trios, & three quartets – each playable on cajons, congas, djembes, or any combination of the three, All Hands on Deck is a flexible collection of hand drum...

Based on the idea of a single hybrid instrument, this demanding keyboard percussion duet welcomes skilled musicians looking for a relentless, stimulating, and challenging piece for both players.Genre: Duet for Vibraphone...

The instrumentation for Apex represents an amalgamation different percussive sounds: glass bottles, pieces of wood, bell tree, toms, triangle, bongos, kick drum, and snare drum. The word Apex means high point; so much of the...

Dedicated to Keith Aleo, Director of Orchestral Percussion for The Zildjian Cymbal Company, Balance of Power is a virtuosic duet riddled with rhythmic intricacies and interplay between the two percussionists.Genre: Duet for...

Playing on the tribal nature of percussion instruments, Joe Moore has created a dazzling work of virtuosity for two players sharing a marimba and playing off their own multi-percussion set-ups.Genre: Duet for 2 Percussion |...

This impressive marimba duet uses the unique interaction between the two instruments to "blur" and create a dense web of counterpoint in which the listener is not particularly drawn to either voice.Genre: Duet for 2...

Caprice à la Boléro combines a driving rhythmic undercurrent with lyrical melodicism, and as a marimba duet allows the performers to have a turn at each. Despite the division of labor, the virtuosity of the...

This is a challenging duet for two marimbists. It is a fast-paced, energetic work that features both players equally.Genre: Duet for 2 Marimbas | # of Players: 2 Level: Medium | Duration: 5:45 InstrumentationMarimba 1...

Cohesion is a funky and fun-to-play multiple percussion piece for two performers. The core of the instrument setup is the mirrored placement of bass drum and snare, further augmented by an array of cymbals, toms, and latin...

Even in the hands of a child, a piece of paper with the simple outline of a figure can become an amazing artistic creation. A coloring sheet is, in its simplicity, a wealth of possibilities. This is the concept behind the...

Traditional Latin rhythms comprise this ostinato-based piece. Player 1 acts as a soloist throughout, though the other players have improvisation opportunities as well. Includes CD accompaniment.Genre: Percussion Solo or Trio...

Each player uses three congas (quinto, tumba, and high or low conga) and ankle bells. The piece is set completely in 12/8 and provides opportunities for improvisation.Genre: Duet for 2 Conga Players | # of Players: 2 Level:...