2 Percussion

Filled with angular gestures and dynamic twists, Spontaneity is a multi-percussion duet that is rewarding to both listeners and performers alike. The small set-ups for each player also make this piece an easy addition to a...

Storm is an exciting and beautiful marimba duet that takes the listener through the journey of what it’s like to experience a storm in 3 phases: Approach, Storm, and Calm. Providing a challenge for the performers, it...

This collection for marimba incorporates two traditional dance suite styles – minuet and gigue – along with an invention, a tango, and a beautifully fluid chorale. The five works may be performed as a complete...

The Summoning of Katakhanes is an exciting duet for two percussionists utilizing several ethnic percussion instrument, including traditional Sri Lankan drums.Genre: Duet for 2 Percussion | # of Players: 2 Level: Medium...

A challenging duet for two multi-percussionists with nearly identical set-ups, Surface Tension travels through many styles: hip-hop, rock, jazz waltz, and back again. As with his other compositions, Hollinden uses metric...

Exploiting all the possibilities of dialogue between the two performers, Swords of Power was inspired by the movie Excaliber. The first movement finishes with a brisk ending of trading 32nd notes. The second movement is much...

In the summer of 2011, Maria Finkelmeier & Jacob Remington (Evolution Percussion Duo) initiated a Kickstarter campaign to commission several new works. Jake contributed one of his own compositions to the concert, "Tango...

Commonly known as incomprehensible, esoteric, technological jargon, Technobabble is a short, challenging, & energy fueled keyboard duet that explores sections of intense grooving dissonance contrasted with tonal relief...

Thanks for Listening is a thoughtful duet for marimba and vibraphone that encourages us to listen and be open to one another.Genre: Duet for Vibraphone & Marimba | # of Players: 2 Series: Level: Medium | Duration: 3:45...

A three-movement piece for vibraphone and marimba duo, This One Day simply and creatively depicts three different periods in what could be any given day – Morning Breeze, Afternoon Nap, & Evening Stroll.Genre: Duet...

Written to incorporate three different styles of drumming into a single work, Three Cycles showcases the versatility of the snare drum performer over three diverse movements accompanied by traditional battery percussion,...

Three Paintings for Marimba and Snare Drum is an advanced work for two percussionists. Each “painting” is intended to evoke a unique imagery and is sure to leave a mark on performers and audiences alike.Genre:...

Murray Houllif's three-movement work effectively portrays different aspects of nature through his various combinations of instrument families – I. Wood-Tones, II. Wind and Water, III. Natural Rhythms.Genre: Duet for 2...

Times Two is so named because each dimension of the piece is constructed in multiples of two. Two performers each play four tom-toms in a four-movement piece with a total duration of ten minutes. All tempi are expressed in...

Tumble. is a set of 5 miniatures for two percussionists playing desk bells, stomping, and clapping. Over the 5 movements, there is a gentle opening, a playful sense of falling-over, a picture of a cold January morning, and...

Twins" is a delightful duet showcase for 2 percussionists with identical set-ups that alternate between tambourine, triangle, and snare drum.Genre: Duet for 2 Percussion | # of Players: 2 Level: Medium | Duration: 5:00...