13 & More Players

Spencer Variants" was commissioned by the Central Michigan University Percussion Alumni in honor of retiring Professor of Percussion Dr. Andrew Spencer. The work is a set of eight variations on the name "SPENCER." Genre:...

Composed for 13 players, Stonescapes gathers its musical themes from nature, specifically from landscapes created by formations of rocks. Great musical demands are placed on the performers, particularly within the three...

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...

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 +...

The title Sweet Bread is inspired by “King Cake,” which is a traditional dessert served around the time of Mardi Gras. The instrumentation for this piece is similar to the instruments you may hear at Mardi Gras...

Tendencies is a keyboard percussion ensemble with flexible instrumentation that explores the tendencies of four scale degrees and two time signatures as it moves between four key signatures all hinging on a single pitch: C...

Rooted in a fairly standard percussion ensemble setup, The Forgotten pulls some less-common instrumentation and colors from the depths of the percussion storage, and puts them back into circulation as the composition floats...

Stephen Primatic has masterfully scored Dukas’ most famous work, The Sorcerer's Apprentice, for large, modern percussion ensemble. Hold onto your hats (and brooms). It’s quite a ride!Genre: Percussion Ensemble |...

You need at least 6 players to perform this piece, but this can be expanded to as many as you might want. You have a lot of freedom when performing the piece with repeated sections and instrument substitutions. Effective...

A follow-up and companion piece to Remington's ever-popular Prelude to Paradise, Thy Kingdom Come is a bright & sparkling new work for percussion orchestra that merges the Swedish hymn How Great Thou Art with original...

Topsy Turvy was written for the C. Alan Publications Ignite Series, which features entertaining yet flexible pieces for young percussion ensembles. It is meant to conjure up all of the fun one might experience at the circus...

The four movements of Treespeak, Spring(ing), Summer, Fall(ing), and Winter, are a cycle: a cycle of the seasons, or the “seasons” of a tree’s life span, which even parallels the life span of a human. The...

Unity Heals is an energetic, driving, and fun piece for novice and experienced percussion ensembles in both virtual and in-person settings. From beginning to end, the rousing rhythms and repetitive drum beats provide an...

Commissioned by Benjamin Baker and the Lebanon Trail High School Percussion Ensemble for their performance at the 2025 Midwest Clinic, Victory Lap is a musical tribute to achievement and the support from those who helped...

Based on the hymn "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross," this work for 13 percussionists and piano opens very mysteriously, but quickly moves into a section of driving 16ths. The hymn tune is very subtle throughout until a...