Keyboard Ensembles

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...

Infinity Mirror is a quartet for pitched percussion that explores the concept of reflection through the imagery of mirrors facing each other. Over the course of five minutes, the piece delves into two distinct...

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 |...

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 |...