Mixed Ensembles

A piece with true lasting power. This piece begins freely and mysteriously before moving into a “vivace” section with toe-tapping percussion grooves and catchy melodies. You can hear a recording of Storm Warning...

With the constant "ticking" of the clock underlying the piece, it's easy to get into the composers feeling of being Stranded on Tulsa time!Genre: Percussion Ensemble | # of Players: 6 Level: Medium | Duration: 9:00...

As the name implies, Strata is written in layers. One layer is presented and this another layer or layers appear over it. It was originally written for a very large group, so the keyboard parts may be doubled as needed. The...

Not to be played conservatively, Street Spiders sends us into a Terminator-esque dystopia of giant robotic spiders battling to a soundtrack derived from 80’s/90’s metal and electronic music.Genre: Percussion...

Stress...Relief was originally written for the Lone Star Wind Orchestra Percussion Ensemble as part of "The Headache Miniatures" – a set of five musical vignettes, each created by a different composer independently...

A lyrical, engaging, and melodically rich piece of music that captures the essence of Russian folk melodies, String Quartet No. 2 - II. Scherzo offers a unique opportunity for percussionists to perform 19th-century chamber...

Genre: Percussion Ensemble | # of Players: 6 Level: Medium Difficult | Duration: 8:45 InstrumentationPlayer 1 (4 Bongos, Splash Cymbal, 2 Suspended Cymbals, 4 Triangles, 2 Pipes) Player 2 (Tambourine, 5 Temple Blocks, 2...

Sunward/Onward is a galop-style keyboard percussion sextet with three optional percussion dedicated to Dr. John Baldwin on the occasion of his retirement from Boise State University after 50 years of teaching. The piece...

Sunward/Onward is a galop-style keyboard percussion sextet with three optional percussion dedicated to Dr. John Baldwin on the occasion of his retirement from Boise State University after 50 years of teaching. The piece...

Supercell is a journey through the giant thunderstorms of the same name that roam the Great Plains. Taking a very simple melody in the solo alto saxophone, Gillingham takes the piece through many transformations, keeping the...

This exciting and challenging percussion septet uses heroic chord progressions throughout which gives a cinematic quality. Each player is given an opportunity to shine and the ensemble is full of interesting textures...

Characterized by intriguing instrument combinations, techniques, and colors, Surfacing is a beautiful & challenging work for percussion orchestra that should not be missed.Genre: Percussion Ensemble | # of Players: 12 +...

Focused around swelling chords, driving rhythms, and a highly syncopated and energetic tune, this work constantly gathers momentum until it ends on a rapidly pulsing chord in the upper register of the keyboards.Genre:...

Suspended in Endless Collision depicts a vast expanse of the unexplored. This work combines electronic and acoustic percussion instruments to traverse musical moments that are shimmery, reflective, and daunting.Genre:...

The work is simple and melodic in nature. The music should flow gently and always remain fluid and transparent. The melody is predominantly pentatonic, harmonized mostly in E-flat minor.Genre: Percussion Ensemble | # of...

Wonderful piece cast in four eclectic movements: I. Introduction (brief movement in 12/8), II. Magnolia Rag (semi-traditional rag), III. Deep Meditation (free in tempo, rhythm, form), and IV. 8 x 2 + More on the Floor...