Keyboard Ensembles

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 |...

Leaves Fell Playfully is the dance of many leaves as they make their one and only journey to the ground. A light breeze, releases the leaves from their tree as the dance begins. The melodic content moves freely through...

Level Playing Field is a pseudo-minimalistic trio for vibraphones makes use of extended techniques, ostinatos, and equality shared melodic roles to exploit the full potential of this century-old instrument.Genre: Percussion...

Blending music with spoken word and incorporating unconventional instrumentation, the little things invites listeners to reflect on the small, meaningful moments that help carry us through life.Genre: Percussion Ensemble | #...

Liz is a lovely melodic work for three players on three marimbas.Genre: Percussion Ensemble | # of Players: 4 or 6 Level: Medium Difficult | Duration: 5:15 InstrumentationPlayers 1 & 3 (4-octave Marimba) Players 2 &...

Lovely setting of this classic Irish tune for percussion ensemble. Mario Gaetano has created an emotional, evocative rendition of a beautiful melody. Genre: Percussion Ensemble | # of Players: 5 Level: Medium Easy |...

Lunar is a ten-movement marimba quartet based on the various cycles of the moon, with each movement representing a particular phase. The phases and movements are listed as: New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing...

These special arrangements for percussion ensemble, featuring traditional carols and modern seasonal favorites fully arranged for 8-12 players, have become standards for Christmas programs throughout the country. The full...

The piece is written for two instruments performed by four players, and players are required to move to another instrument in the last Allegro section. As a result, players may feel busy, but the audience will have fun!...

Mean Man’s March is a xylophone showcase inspired by events at the composer's local dog park in Belmont, MA. It's a sunny and crisp Fall New England day, dogs play at the park, the mean man marches on to the field,...

Melisande's Death is the final movement of Sibelius' beautiful eight-movement tone poem Pelleas et Melisande, op. 46. This passionate and sorrowful music is scored for marimba choir (including bass marimba), and vibraphone...

Melting Point begins in a rather cool mood (especially after the four opening bars), and seems to heat up more and more, with the culminating point in bars 139/140. It ends as icily as it started.Genre: Percussion Ensemble |...