Mixed Ensembles

The percussion lay down a groove for this work with solo voice that can also stand alone as a great ensemble work.Genre: Solo Voice with Percussion Ensemble | # of Players: 8 + Solo Spoken Voice Level: Medium | Duration:...

By using standard instrumentation, Houllif has created a composition in J.P. playable by a wide array of percussionists (from high school to professional). The rhythmic language features constantly changing meters. Each of...

Janissary Band is imagined music for percussion patterned after the music and rhythms played by a Turkish Mehter Band. Genre: Percussion Ensemble | # of Players: 14 Level: Medium | Duration: 8:00 InstrumentationPlayer 1...

With the ensemble forming a rhythm section, you can bring in a guest artist or even showcase the talents of one of your students on vibes.Genre: Solo with Percussion Ensemble | # of Players: 5 + Solo Vibraphone &...

The Jivaro are the indigenous people of northern Peru and Ecuador, living in the tropical rain forests where the Andes mountain range meets the Amazon headwaters. This piece explores their culture from exploring the rain...

The Jivaro are the indigenous people of northern Peru and Ecuador, living in the tropical rain forests where the Andes mountain range meets the Amazon headwaters. This piece explores their culture from exploring the rain...

Extracted from the 3-movement work As Above, So Below, Jötenheim: The Land of the Giants, features a vast, mighty wilderness with deep, dark forests and mountain peaks. Enemies of the gods, the giants have experienced...

An adaptation of the advent hymn "Come Thou Long-Expected Jesus," Joy of Every Heart puts an Afro-Cuban spin on the traditional melody and would make a great addition to a holiday percussion ensemble concert.Genre:...

Festive romp for large keyboard ensemble and assorted percussion. Reminiscent of an Irish jig. Several style changes throughout. Excellent closer for your next concert!Genre: Percussion Ensemble | # of Players: 12 Level:...

Jump Start is a high-energy joy ride for large percussion ensemble that will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish.Genre: Percussion Ensemble | # of Players: 13 + Piano Level: Medium | Duration: 4:30...

Kaiju (怪獣, kaijū, from Japanese "strange beast") is a Japanese genre of films featuring giant monsters. The term kaiju (which comes from the Chinese text Classic of Mountains and Seas) can refer to the giant monsters...

Six pieces for six or more beginning percussionists, using only the components of each student’s percussion kit (bells or pad), this pedagogically designed collection is the perfect gateway into percussion ensemble...

Kohola (Hawaiian for humpback whale), written for oboe and percussion quartet by David Jarvis, was inspired from the songs of humpback whales. The work begins slowly and freely with ocean drums and oboe stating the main...

The word Kymbalon in Greek can be translated as cymbal. Many cymbals and gongs are used in the music along with other percussion instruments to allow for a melody.Genre: Percussion Ensemble | # of Players: 9 Level: Medium |...

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...

La Fractura is a highly syncopated percussion trio written for three keyboards and djembe with a small percussion setup. The title refers to the two contrasting characters of the piece – a dark, rhythmic setting split...