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Sunward/Onward is a galop-style keyboard percussion sextet with three optional percussion dedicated to Dr. John Baldwin on the occasion of his retirement from Boise State University after 50 years of teaching. The piece...

Sunward/Onward is a galop-style keyboard percussion sextet with three optional percussion dedicated to Dr. John Baldwin on the occasion of his retirement from Boise State University after 50 years of teaching. The piece...

Supercell is a journey through the giant thunderstorms of the same name that roam the Great Plains. Taking a very simple melody in the solo alto saxophone, Gillingham takes the piece through many transformations, keeping the...

This exciting and challenging percussion septet uses heroic chord progressions throughout which gives a cinematic quality. Each player is given an opportunity to shine and the ensemble is full of interesting textures...

Utilizing only battery instruments, Surface Sounds aims to capture the frenetic sounds of civilization, the echoed sound waves bending through space, and the sporadic sounds reminiscent of distant planetary winds. Genre:...

Characterized by intriguing instrument combinations, techniques, and colors, Surfacing is a beautiful & challenging work for percussion orchestra that should not be missed.Genre: Percussion Ensemble | # of Players: 12 +...

Focused around swelling chords, driving rhythms, and a highly syncopated and energetic tune, this work constantly gathers momentum until it ends on a rapidly pulsing chord in the upper register of the keyboards.Genre:...

Suspended in Endless Collision depicts a vast expanse of the unexplored. This work combines electronic and acoustic percussion instruments to traverse musical moments that are shimmery, reflective, and daunting.Genre:...

Swatches is a collection of five works for three players on a shared 4.3-octave marimba. Each of the five works is written at an intermediate level, utilizes two mallets per player, and is just under four minutes in length...

The slow and melodious nature of this arrangement really show off the expressive qualities of the instruments. Perfect for any level of mallet ensemble.Genre: Marimba Quartet | # of Players: 4 Level: Medium Easy | Duration:...

The title Sweet Bread is inspired by “King Cake,” which is a traditional dessert served around the time of Mardi Gras. The instrumentation for this piece is similar to the instruments you may hear at Mardi Gras...

The work is simple and melodic in nature. The music should flow gently and always remain fluid and transparent. The melody is predominantly pentatonic, harmonized mostly in E-flat minor.Genre: Percussion Ensemble | # of...

Wonderful piece cast in four eclectic movements: I. Introduction (brief movement in 12/8), II. Magnolia Rag (semi-traditional rag), III. Deep Meditation (free in tempo, rhythm, form), and IV. 8 x 2 + More on the Floor...

One vibraphone & four players! If you are looking for a great mallet quartet for your students but have limited instruments, SyncoShift is the piece for you!Genre: Percussion Ensemble | # of Players: 4 Level: Medium |...

This three-movement composition is a first-rate masterpiece. Led by the ensemble of mallet instruments, the first and second movements feature gorgeous contrapuntal lines while the third movement sets up a syncopated groove...

Syzygy, meaning the alignment of celestial bodies, is reflected in this work for mallet ensemble. The piece uses multiple rhythmic and melodic themes to create a juxtaposition between feelings of tension and calmness.Genre:...