Mixed Ensembles

Looking out the window once the plane has broken through the clouds gives me instant peace because it is such a beautiful sight – almost indescribable. The piece is essentially to aid in my own fear of flying by...

The Absence of Color was written in the Winter of 2007 and received its premiere at Elon University (NC) in April, 2008. The music and the poetry came in response to two of my friends being pulled apart to different places...

Inspired by the excitement, stress, and fear brought forth from unanticipated change. This is heard as seemingly consistent patterns make decidedly unexpected transformations. These occur either through changes in pulse, in...

Achievement Unlocked is a driving, exuberant, and FUN piece for young percussion ensembles to unlock their potential! This highly flexible piece can be played by ensembles of 8-17 players, and through doubling the piece can...

3rd Place Winner of the 2005 Percussive Arts Society Composition Contest, Adaptation divides into three contrasting movements – Improvisation, Meditation & Revelation. Led primarily by the keyboard percussion,...

Derived from the Spanish word "adelante," meaning "forward," Adelant is a sextet for 2 vibes, 2 marimbas, piano, and percussion that seeks to create a cinematic & immersive listening experience for both the audience and...

Inspired by the powerful, natural phenomenon of earthquakes, this fast-paced work quickly transitions from a faint rumble to a deafening roar. With flexibility at its core, you may perform Aftershock as a battery...

Based on the house spirit/demon of the same name from Lithuanian mythology, Aitvaras is a rhythmically driving trio for vibraphone, marimba, & djembe.Genre: Percussion Ensemble | # of Players: 3 Level: Medium Difficult |...

The title All That is Left is a play on the "Litany Against Fear" from Frank Herbert’s novel, Dune. “I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little death that brings total obliteration. I will face...

Originally a marimba & piano duet, Almost Beyond was inspired by the poem and beautiful watercolor print of the same name by StoryPeople creator Brian Andreas. Now scored for a full keyboard percussion ensemble with 2...

Amorphous Solid is an exploration of different physical states as they can be represented through musical texture. Furthermore, it’s an attempt to repurpose and reorder the traditional instrumentation of a...

And the Time Is is a poignant work for SATB choir and percussion ensemble featuring the beautiful words of Samuel Hazo, Sr.Genre: Choir with Percussion Ensemble | # of Players: 9 + Choir & Piano Level: Medium |...

Inspired by the Book of Revelation, Gillingham's Angels of the Apocalypse is a dramatic work for 5 keyboard percussion and 3 battery percussion that features lush, chromatic harmonies, gorgeous lyrical lines and sweeping,...

Looking for a nice pops piece with which to end your concert? Look no further! Innovative use of the auxiliary percussion instruments to support the rest of the ensemble. PLAY IT!Genre: Percussion Ensemble | # of Players: 13...

With the help of an ocean drum, Leander Kaiser creates a soundscape reminiscent of taking a trip on the high seas in this delightful percussion sextet.Genre: Percussion Ensemble | # of Players: 6 Level: Medium | Duration:...

Evoking images of belly dancers wielding swirling balls of fire on strings, Arabian Processional weaves together a tapestry of celebration, danger & dance. Using repeated syncopated ostinatos and doublings in all the...