Mixed Ensembles

Silent Canyons was inspired of by the story of the Ancestral Pueblo Peoples or Anasazi (a Navajo word meaning “ancient ones” or “ancient enemies”) and their disappearance from the Four Corners region...

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...

Simple Objects was Inspired by this quote from percussionist Steven Schick: “Percussion instruments are, after all, simple objects: hit them and they will make a sound.” Centered on four featured batter/auxiliary...

Sisters' is a fun and challenging trio for advanced players. This piece pays homage to the composer's two daughters and his my interpretation of their sweet, playful, and complementary (though sometimes challenging)...

Six Bagatelles was written in 1986 for and premiered by Frank Epstein and the percussion ensemble of the New England Conservatory of Music. This is a newly revised and edited version of the original. It may be performed in...

The 'Svara Mandala' is a rare kind of harp used in Indian classical music. It is usually played to the accompaniment of tablas. In this 6-movement piece, the 'Svara Mandala' is addressed as a deity, each invocation...

A “gyre” is a large circular current in the ocean. There are five known gyres on Earth, hence, The Sixth Gyre. The piece builds itself around two vertically staged marimbas that all eight performers play...

Using traditional percussion instruments, Parker creates a dialogue between the soloist and percussion ensemble that allows each to enjoy its own identity while achieving the kind of musical sensitivity known only to a rare...

Conceived as a companion piece to one of Dave Hall's other works, "Surfacing," Slide is dedicated to his three children, who are filled with such joy with the simplicity of going down a slide after the hard work of climbing...

Dark, sparkly, energetic, and icy, Snowburst is a single-movement adventure for percussion quintet. Asymmetrical rhythms drive the evolution of this fast chamber piece, culminating in an explosion of energy.Genre: Percussion...

So We Go Forward is a driving work for 9 percussionists that was inspired by a quote from Chukwuemeka (“Emeka”) Odumegwu Ojukwu was one of the most important figures in the Nigerian/Biafran Civil War in the late...

A Soca is a song and dance genre directly related to Calypso. Singer Lord Shorty’s ‘Soul Calypso’ (abbreviated to ‘So-Ca’) described the sound which mixed elements of soul and disco drum...

SoCal Gal is a Soca-style tune for young percussion ensembles. Inspired by the songs of Trinidad & Tobago, this ensemble is very playable and tons of fun for both audiences and performers and a perfect addition for...

Some People's Kids is a set of two short pieces for percussion ensemble each based around a 16-bar melody written by Gottry's two kids.Genre: Percussion Ensemble | # of Players: 8-9 Level: Medium | Duration: 4:20...

A pop ensemble tune with a touch of heart. Audiences will enjoy the laid back sounds of this mallet based ensemble piece.Genre: Percussion Ensemble | # of Players: 7 Level: Medium | Duration: 2:!5 InstrumentationVibraphone 1...

Combining classical elements with non-traditional harmony and modes, Mat Campbell's three-movement Sonatina is a great addition to any percussion ensemble concert.Genre: Percussion Ensemble | # of Players: 12 Level: Medium |...