Intermediate

There, Their, They’re is a three-movement work for percussion quartet using minimal instrumentation. The prevailing time signature of each movement is based on the number of unique characters in each word of its title...

Orchestrated for seven players—three keyboard voices, three non-pitched percussion parts, and bass guitar or a second marimba voice—These Are Odd Times is an accessible work ideal for students, directors, and...

They May Be Listening gives a furtive, secret agent vibe as it weaves in and out of layers and utilizes whispering by the players throughout. Each mallet instrument is paired with a snare drum that intermittently shares its...

A fun and playful adaptation of three tunes of European origins. These pieces make for a melodious set of variations that audiences will truly enjoy.Genre: Marimba Trio | # of Players: 3 Level: Medium | Duration: 10:30...

Three Interludes is a collection of pieces which are meant to explore the rhythmic and timbral possibilities found in standard percussion instruments. These challenging pieces are great for intermediate and advanced students...

Prelude is rather free in nature with a slightly improvisatory feel. The Interlude, shows off the expressive qualities of the instruments through a lush chorale-like movement, followed by a fast and energetic final movement,...

Through the Emerald Lens explores the multifaceted qualities of the emerald stone. The mystical introduction opens with a melodic motif that explores various modalities throughout the piece. Individual parts balance together...

Till the Stars Come Down was inspired by the final stanza of the poem "Death's Echo" by W.H. Auden: "Dance, dance, for the figure is easy, / The tune is catching and will not stop; / Dance till the stars come down from the...

Tilt is a dynamic percussion octet that features a stereophonic setup of two percussion quartets “tilting” the musical ideas between sides of the stage. All eight players play (and share) both pitched and...

The title for this piece, Time, reflects several meanings. The first meaning of the title is the abundance of changing time signatures in the piece. Second, the musical styles employed by each movement are representative of...

Time to Get Up is an upbeat jam with a flexible number of players. Get your audience involved in the clapping sections!Genre: Percussion Ensemble | # of Players: 7-10 Series: N/A Level: Intermediate | Duration: 2:40...

Part of The EDGE Series, Time Worn is a Latin-based ensemble that has many interesting feels and textures. Players play on the same xylophone at one time through the piece. Genre: Percussion Ensemble | # of Players: 5 Level:...

With the castanets acting as your time keeper, or tapping toe, Tip Toes is a quick, light piece to add to any concert. The construct of the piece gives performers the opportunity to work on listening and balance while...

Commissioned by James Leslie and the University of Dayton Percussion Ensemble, To the Red and Blue is a spirited and uplifting addition to your program. A crowd-pleasing opener or closer, this piece combines bluesy melodies...

A driving mallet ensemble for six keyboard percussionists. Scored for two xylophones, two marimbas, and two vibraphones.Genre: Percussion Ensemble | # of Players: 6 Level: Medium | Duration: 6:00 InstrumentationXylophone 1...

A fun and energetic piece for steel drums that also utilizes vibraphone for added color throughout.Genre: Steel Band | # of Players: 7 Level: Medium | Duration: 2:40 InstrumentationLead Pan Double Seconds Cello Vibraphone...