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So We Go Forward is a driving work for 9 percussionists that was inspired by a quote from Chukwuemeka (“Emeka”) Odumegwu Ojukwu was one of the most important figures in the Nigerian/Biafran Civil War in the late...

This three-movement work is truly a tour-de-force for marimba quartet. Two mallets throughout. You can hear a recording of Sonata on the University of North Carolina at Greensboro Percussion Ensemble's CD, “Sketches...

This piece is filled with the excitement of rhythmic animation that is unique to the percussion orchestra and the color of the harmonic pallet achieved with keyboard percussion.Genre: Solo with Percussion Ensemble | # of...

This delightful quartet will give your hands a workout with blazingly fast rhythms and a wide array of dynamics. Requires for mature players with hands of fire!Genre: Marimba Quartet | # of Players: 4 Level: Medium Difficult...

Spark is an exciting and sophisticated work for large percussion ensemble. Based on the concept of exponential expansion, Spark takes the listener through a constantly transforming journey of a simple melodic theme.Genre:...

For an eight-player percussion ensemble, this colorful work features melodicas, drumming on guitar strings, a full complement of mallet instruments, and a forest of frog guiros. Its title, coined by a two-year-old, evoked a...

Spencer Variants" was commissioned by the Central Michigan University Percussion Alumni in honor of retiring Professor of Percussion Dr. Andrew Spencer. The work is a set of eight variations on the name "SPENCER." Genre:...

Spiderweb Lead is a percussion quartet that brings together steel drum, marimba, vibraphone and a percussion accompaniment that can be played on drums of the performer’s choice such as tablas, bongos and congas, cajon,...

Spitfire II is a tour-de-force work for solo euphonium and percussion ensemble that takes your breath away from the first flourish of 16th notes and doesn't let go until the final note. Caution: Not for the feint of heart...

The title Spun is a play on the term Fortspinnung, which can be translated to "spinning forth." After a slow & ominous introduction, the quick perpetual motion of the piece (primarily set in 12/8 meter) creates the...

Stained Glass is an absolute classic for percussion that has become a staple in the repertoire. Cast in three continuous movements – Foyers, Cathedrals and Suncatchers – the piece was inspired by the beauty and...

Streams was is a percussion trio that utilizes a similar set-ups for all of the players. The percussion writing displays a very dynamic, linear style. Genre: Percussion Ensemble | # of Players: 3 Level: Medium Difficult |...

Not to be played conservatively, Street Spiders sends us into a Terminator-esque dystopia of giant robotic spiders battling to a soundtrack derived from 80’s/90’s metal and electronic music.Genre: Percussion...

This arrangement of the second movement of Ravel’s String Quartet in F Major captures the essence of the original and translates it to the world of mallet percussion. The arrangement utilizes six marimbas to capture...

A lyrical, engaging, and melodically rich piece of music that captures the essence of Russian folk melodies, String Quartet No. 2 - II. Scherzo offers a unique opportunity for percussionists to perform 19th-century chamber...

Genre: Percussion Ensemble | # of Players: 6 Level: Medium Difficult | Duration: 8:45 InstrumentationPlayer 1 (4 Bongos, Splash Cymbal, 2 Suspended Cymbals, 4 Triangles, 2 Pipes) Player 2 (Tambourine, 5 Temple Blocks, 2...