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Puzzle Pieces was written specifically for the C. Alan Publications Ignite Series which features entertaining yet flexible pieces for young percussion ensembles. It is a minimalistic work that allows the performers to be...

Reconcilable Differences is an intriguing work for solo marimba with percussion trio. The rhythmic structure of the work starts out with recurring 32nd note motives that are slow soft and undulating. As the work progress the...

Composed in 1886, the tremolo study Recuerdos de la Alhambra is without doubt Tarrega's best-known piece. This wonderful arrangement for marimbas evokes memories of the Moorish citadel located on a hill in the Spanish...

Much dialog between the solo part and the percussion parts is used to create an exciting ensemble dynamic. A great deal of time, the solo part sits atop the other parts, but also at time is required to function as part of...

Rock On! features a healthy blend of infectious drum grooves, unison rhythms, "copycat" dialogue between parts, a manageable introduction to syncopated patterns, and a variety of percussive sounds to explore.Genre:...

Written for three percussionists in a circular setup sharing a centralized snare drum, The Round Table is a short, groovy piece for young players that would work great on any concert or recital.Genre: Percussion Ensemble | #...

Roundabout is a visually and aurally captivating non-pitched percussion trio based on two simple key elements: the first, a circular ensemble set‐up surrounding a single, shared ride cymbal and second, the incorporation of...

Inspired by albums by London-based producer Al Wooton, Shadowfall pieces features heart-thumping grooves that get passed around the ensemble. The easy-to-digest syncopation will make younger players sound like professionals...

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)...

Fascinating composition with constantly shifting roles among the three players. Dynamics are indicated by the size of notehead as opposed to traditional dynamic notation. Rim shots are indicated by accents. Accents are...

A lighthearted xylophone solo with mallet ensemble that will showcase the xylophonist and keep the audience entertained all the way through.Genre: Solo Xylophone with Marimba Trio | # of Players: 3 + Solo Xylophone Level:...

Who says drummers need drums to be drummers? In Stick With It!, your drummers perform a highly choreographed visual showpiece, using their sticks, voices, and feet to supply the sounds. Originally written for a mass ensemble...

Streams was is a percussion trio that utilizes a similar set-ups for all of the players. The percussion writing displays a very dynamic, linear style. Genre: Percussion Ensemble | # of Players: 3 Level: Medium Difficult |...

Swatches is a collection of five works for three players on a shared 4.3-octave marimba. Each of the five works is written at an intermediate level, utilizes two mallets per player, and is just under four minutes in length...

Originally from a suite for solo harpsichord in E minor, Rameau’s Tambourin has been transposed, simplified, and scored for young flexible percussion ensemble by Michael Huestis. The Tambourin is a spirited dance form...

In the early 19th century, the people of German, Czech, and Polish visitors brought dance music from their own culture, the most popular being the polka. The local inhabitants of south Texas and north Mexico were drawn to...