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Also known as a “double dream,” a “dream within a dream,” or “nested dream,” False Awakenings are usually vivid dreams in which you mistakenly feel like you’ve woken up, to only...

Many people have a hard time keeping still. Some of them become percussionists (as band teachers everywhere can attest). Fidgeter's Waltz puts that fidgeting to good use and, since it requires no instruments or implements but...

First Five is a piece for flexible percussion ensemble that only uses the first five notes of the B-flat major scale. It has no specific instrument requirements other than one metallic mallet instrument (such as a...

Frustra is a rare piece in the literature requiring percussion ensemble and brass ensemble. It's an ideal piece that features the strengths and capabilities of both groups of instruments.Genre: Brass & Percussion...

Garbage Brain was composed during the Covid-19 quarantine of 2020, and gained its title from the addled feeling of being shut in a house for days on end. Musically, the work attempt to create great sonorous strength through...

Gravitational Ripples are 'waves' in space-time caused by some of the Universe's most violent and energetic processes.Genre: Percussion Ensemble | # of Players: 5 Series: N/A Level: Intermediate | Duration: 2:00...

Halcyon Days tells the heartbreaking yet uplifting tale of Alcyone and Ceyx from Ovid's Metamorphoses. The tour-de-force solo marimba part seamlessly weaves in and out of the fabric of the accompanying quartet.Genre: Solo...

Hands Up is a conga trio based loosely on elements of west African djembe rhythms. It is a wonderful exercise in producing quality bass and dead strokes, open tones, and slaps.Genre: Conga Trio | # of Players: 3 Level:...

Imminent Launch is a fun and accessible piece for developing percussion ensemble. Its cinematic action paired with constant groove will hit all the right buttons for students and audience.Genre: Flexible Percussion Ensemble...

Using traditional instruments available in most high school band rooms, David Long created a wonderfully effective piece for small percussion ensemble. Brief slow and free introduction, followed by a fast rhythmic section in...

An exciting piece for developing ensemble. A simple theme is repeated throughout the work in various forms and offset by driving percussion parts that lend power to the theme.Genre: Percussion Ensemble | # of Players: 5...

Written for cajon quartet with pedaled percussion instruments, Institutionalized is a unique and intriguing addition to the repertoire. By exploiting the many different sounds the cajon can make, Josh Gottry's piece makes a...

Into the Fray is a percussion ensemble with flexible instrumentation that is playable with as few as 4 players or as many as 13. It is a musical portrayal of someone getting prepared to face a significant challenge. The...

Island Breeze is a percussion ensemble with flexible instrumentation that is playable with as few as 4 players or as many as 13. It evokes images of being at a party on the beach. The piece features a laid back melody as...

With the ensemble forming a rhythm section, you can bring in a guest artist or even showcase the talents of one of your students on vibes.Genre: Solo with Percussion Ensemble | # of Players: 5 + Solo Vibraphone &...

A fun and energetic piece using everyday items. Enjoyable for ensembles of all ages and even more so for the audience.Genre: Percussion Ensemble | # of Players: 5 Level: Medium Easy | Duration: 2:00 InstrumentationPercussion...