Keyboard Ensembles

This beautiful adaptation of Frédéric Chopin’s Nocturne in E-flat Major for keyboard percussion ensemble (+ optional Timpani and Aluphone) provides groups with a rich timbral tapestry to develop their...

The title, Noland Road, was inspired by the groove-oriented nature of the work, the steady churning of the marimba patterns and riffs as if traversing a road, and by the commissioning school’s geographic location on...

Number Theory, Vol. 1 is a collection of works that link musical characteristics to other disciplines using numbers as the common thread. These works vary not only in difficulty (intending from beginning to intermediate high...

Number Theory, Vol. 2 is a collection of works that link musical characteristics to other disciplines using numbers 1-5 as the common thread. These works vary not only in difficulty (intending from intermediate to...

Tchaikovsky’s enormously popular ballet The Nutcracker has captured the hearts and imagination of people across the world since its premiere performance in 1892. The music has become so intertwined with popular culture...

A mallet quartet arrangement of the classic percussion ensemble work, Of Hanukkah features several high-energy moments as well as a beautiful chorale and a brief playful canon and would be an excellent addition for any high...

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...

This subtle and moving work calls for a choir over a keyboard percussion ensemble. After setting a stark and solemn mood on the vibraphone, fragments of the tune America start form into a cohesive melody. This is ideal for...

Borrowing heavily from the Electronic Dance Music genre, OnRush is a completely electronic piece that is incredibly fun for both performers and audience members alike. Genre: Percussion Ensemble | # of Players: 5 Level:...

In 4 Movements: I. Prelude II. In Memoriam III. Interlude IV. Collage/Finale Genre: Percussion Ensemble | # of Players: 9 Level: Medium | Duration: InstrumentationBells Chimes Vibraphone Vibraphone 2 Xylophone Marimba 1...

Elgar’s Elegy for Strings provided the inspiration for Paschal Mystery: Elegy for Marimba Quartet. Originally conceived as a work for choir, Paschal Mystery quotes and evokes the Latin chant Victimae Paschali Laudes...

Jason Frith's arrangement of Claude Debussy's Passepied for keyboard percussion sextet captures the elegance of a French courtly dance. Intermediate percussionists will encounter staccato arpeggios, legato melodic lines, and...

Passover's Falling is a dramatic work for 6 players has the percussionists performing only on two marimbas (one 4-octave and one 5-octave) and from one small multiple percussion set-up. Practical and extremely...

Fauré’s Pavane, Op. 50 in F-sharp minor was originally written for solo piano, but is better known in his version for orchestra. Kato has masterfully scored this popular work for keyboard percussion trio,...

Percolating is a piece for four percussion players, primarily two marimba players and two vibraphone players. Additionally, one marimbist plays snare drum and claves and one vibe player plays concert toms. The title comes...

Originally composed for string orchestra, Nathan Daughtrey has scored Gillingham's powerful work for percussion ensemble. Inspired by the hymn 'O For A Thousands Tongues to Sing', Point of Reckoning begins quite frantically...