Mixed Ensembles

Spiraling Light is a dark, driving percussion octet inspired by an event in Norway when a blue mysterious beam of light with a grayish spiral emanating from it appeared in the night sky. The piece features a balanced...

Evoking the sounds of the spirits, this piece utilizes many unconventional sounds to achieve the desired effects. (i.e. box filled with broken glass, heavy chain) A beautifully haunting piano solo emphasizes the spectral...

Spitfire II is a tour-de-force work for solo euphonium and percussion ensemble that takes your breath away from the first flourish of 16th notes and doesn't let go until the final note. Caution: Not for the feint of heart...

Sprawl is an exciting work for 8 young percussionists, with a title that reflects both the physical footprint of the setup across the stage and the piece’s uneven, driving rhythmic momentum. Throughout the piece,...

Spring Street Strut is a love-letter to the sounds of New Orleans streets. Sitting somewhere between traditional jazz, dixieland, and ragtime, the piece attempts to bring these classic sounds to a concert percussion ensemble...

This piece features a very laid back groove and melody throughout. Great piece for the audience and fun for the ensemble.Genre: Percussion Ensemble | # of Players: 8 Level: Medium Easy | Duration: 4:00...

Featuring an ensemble’s formidable keyboard technique, this innovative and highly energetic work is truly a 'sprint' to the finish! Genre: Percussion Ensemble | # of Players: 12 Level: Difficult | Duration: 2:45...

There are two main types of material in the work: energetic hand drum music and syncopated, line-driven keyboard music. Throughout the work, these materials are increasingly mixed together, until they are thoroughly combined...

Stage Select is a poppy romp through the menu of a video game! A woodblock cue represents ‘clicking’ between Title Screen, City Stage, Beach Stage, and Boss Stage. The movements take the audience on a whirlwind...

Stained Glass is an absolute classic for percussion that has become a staple in the repertoire. Cast in three continuous movements – Foyers, Cathedrals and Suncatchers – the piece was inspired by the beauty and...

Stained Glass is an absolute classic for percussion that has become a staple in the repertoire. Cast in three continuous movements – Foyers, Cathedrals and Suncatchers – the piece was inspired by the beauty...

Stampede is a lively piece for young percussionists and a wonderful introduction to mallet playing for a first ensemble piece. It is perfect for band programs that require bell kits and want to get the students excited about...

Masterfully combining Christmas favorites "I Wonder As I Wander" and " We Three Kings," Nathan Daughtrey's Star of Wonder captures the holiday spirit in this magical arrangement for percussion ensemble.Genre: Percussion...

Dedicated to the composer's young daughter who is fascinated with everything in the night sky, StarDancer alternates between light-hearted, spinning dances and more raucous, foot-stomping dances.Genre: Flexible Percussion...

Stealing the Sandblade aims to channel the energy of action/spy films into an intermediate percussion ensemble setting. The piece takes the listener through the story arc: the explosive opening scene, planning the mission,...

Steller's Jay uses the chord progression from Charlie "Bird" Parker's tune "Bird Blues," which is a complex adaptation of the 12-bar blues. The underlying groove is derived from a New Orleans' Second Line feel, incorporating...