Intermediate

This pieces is a series of vignettes inspired by Barbara Kingsolver's novel, "The Poisonwood Bible," which narrates a combination of fictional and historical events in the first days of independence in the Congo. Three...

The title of this energetic percussion trio, Basic Geometry, is a reference to the geometric formulas and figures used to spur the rhythmic and phrase concepts. Filled with syncopation, frequent complex time signature...

You enjoy a lot of freedom when performing Batterie Diabolique. Instrument choice is intentionally indeterminate, plus there is room for improvisation should you wish.Genre: Percussion Ensemble | # of Players: 7-9 Level:...

Benedict(us) is an energetic and exciting piece of music that explores janissary percussion instruments; triangles, tambourines, and bass drum as well as other accessory and battery percussion instruments such as toms,...

Berserker is an aggressive and heavy work written for advanced solo marimba and accompanied by a supporting ensemble of 5 percussionists. While not directly programmatic, the atmosphere, title, and challenge to the soloist...

A lighthearted ragtime duo that features two exceptional xylophonists.Genre: Solo Xylophone with Percussion Ensemble | # of Players: 4 + 2 Soloists Level: Medium | Duration: 5:00 InstrumentationSOLO Xylophone 1 &...

Birth of a King is primarily designed as a holiday season piece. Rather than being overtly festive, it relies on contemplative understatement.Genre: Percussion Ensemble | # of Players: 6 Level: Medium | Duration: 5:00...

As a composer of primarily concert band music, Reber Clark has a keen sense of form and balance. He successfully transferred those talents to the percussion ensemble setting with this piece in a solid 9/8 groove.Genre:...

Inspired by the book "Black Elk Speaks" by John Neihardt (an oral history of Black Elk, a Sioux medicine man or Shaman), this dramatic work for 11 percussionists culminates in narrator reciting a passage from the book.Genre:...

Blaze is a balanced percussion septet pitting the keyboards versus the battery instruments. It draws inspiration from the following Ralph Waldo Emerson quote, as in “trail-blaze” or a blaze on a trail: “Do...

Based on the hymn, Faith of our Fathers, this haunting, unique work for 8 percussionists, flute, English horn and piano perfectly captures the idea of faith giving us the strength to persevere in times of hardship.Genre:...

The definition of the Bliss Point is the point at which food has just the right amount of saltiness, sweetness, or richness to be at its peak deliciousness. This applies perfectly to this lyrical & sparkly keyboard...

These classic two and four-mallet solos by Harry Breuer are arranged for solo xylophone plus 3-4 marimbas accompanying. All accompaniments are easy enough for the youngest of keyboard players.Genre: Solo Xylophone with...

Bluegrass Rondeau is a fun piece based on four old fiddle tunes that are woven together in rondeau form. These time-tested melodies are bright and rhythmic and tend to stay with you long after you hear them. Although...

This feature for marimba soloist(s) and Latin percussion ensemble gives several players the opportunity to shine – from offering the solo part to as many players as you like to opening the Latin percussion parts up to...

Body Lotion is a funny, groovy body percussion piece in a “New Jack Swing Feel”, ending with fast “drum and bass” grooves and breaks. It works great as an encore and is characterized by a wide dynamic...