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Get a Clew! is a delightful showpiece for solo xylophone and marimba trio that was inspired by a sailing trip through the English Channel (a "clew" is the bottom/aft corner of the mainsail, nearest the person steering in...

Glass Cathedral was commissioned by Rela Percussion with the intention of being performed on four glass marimbas. After hearing recordings of this particular instrument as well as videos and pictures, I thought immediately...

Scored for marimba quartet, Nathan Daughtrey's arrangement of God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen is truly creative in the manner that he frames the traditional melody, making it appropriate not only for a sacred setting but for...

This straightforward arrangement of Hark! The Herald Angels Sing gives equal opportunity to each & every player to shine.Genre: Percussion Ensemble | # of Players: 7 Level: Medium | Duration: 2:00 InstrumentationBells...

Hot Metal is a musical homage to the racing community and the composer's father, who has been both a driver and a team owner. The piece is based around different moments that occur throughout a race and the thoughts that run...

Ignis is a high energy marimba quartet about igniting a flame. The pulsing rhythms, running sixteenth notes, and split runs have proven to make the work a crowd favorite.Genre: Percussion Ensemble | # of Players: 4 Level:...

The title Immortal Dream is taken from a verse of the traditional Irish ballad “Old Skibereen.” This poignant song is full of tragedy and passion, describing the Irish famine of 1846–47, in which Skibereen...

INNERLUDES is a set of five short pieces for struck and bowed vibraphones and melodicas that was inspired by the lush, granular sound of electronic vocoders and other synthesized effects, exemplified especially by artists...

Interstellar’s opening motif was inspired one summer evening while gazing up at the night sky in a rural area, free of any light pollution. The shimmery upper-octave trade-offs emulate the stars gradually popping into...

Joe Clark is a challenging marimba quartet based on a traditional folk tune. You can hear a recording of the piece on the University of North Carolina at Greensboro Percussion Ensemble's CD, “Sketches.”Genre:...

An arrangement of one of the most recognizable movements for Gustav Holst’s The Planets, Jupiter is a challenging, yet rewarding work that performers and audiences alike will enjoy. Genre: Percussion Ensemble | # of...

Karlimba, A Reflection is a showy, yet accessible, work for marimba quartet and wind ensemble (piano) that requires four expressive percussionists to pull it off. It features primarily 2-mallet playing, but two of the...

This arrangement of one of Debussy's most well-known works utilizes nine percussionists to represent the cathedral’s mystical image. The chosen instrumentation expands upon the spectrum of colors which embodies the...

Scored for vibraphone & 2 marimbas, this arrangement of Debussy's La Fille aux Cheveux de Lin ("The Girl with the Flaxen Hair") reflects the simplicity of the original but allows for a rich soundscape to represent the...

Another truly gorgeous arrangement for marimba ensemble. The ensemble of five players can explore the expressive vocal ensemble genre in a manner rarely available.Genre: Percussion Ensemble | # of Players: 5 Level: Medium...

Written during the composer's Latin 101 class in college, Latin Class Rag is a fun romp for solo xylophone & marimba trio.Genre: Solo Xylophone + Marimba Trio | # of Players: 4 Series: N/A Level: Intermediate |...