5 Players

Just Like That is a percussion quintet scored for one concert tom and one woodblock per player. Based on variations of a traditional cascara pattern, this energetic and rhythmically driven work weaves through several time...

Karlimba, A Reflection is a showy, yet accessible, work for marimba quartet and wind ensemble (piano) that requires four expressive percussionists to pull it off. It features primarily 2-mallet playing, but two of the...

Kohola (Hawaiian for humpback whale), written for oboe and percussion quartet by David Jarvis, was inspired from the songs of humpback whales. The work begins slowly and freely with ocean drums and oboe stating the main...

Another truly gorgeous arrangement for marimba ensemble. The ensemble of five players can explore the expressive vocal ensemble genre in a manner rarely available.Genre: Percussion Ensemble | # of Players: 5 Level: Medium...

Written during the composer's Latin 101 class in college, Latin Class Rag is a fun romp for solo xylophone & marimba trio.Genre: Solo Xylophone + Marimba Trio | # of Players: 4 Series: N/A Level: Intermediate |...

This exciting work for percussion quintet replicates timbres authentic to eastern drum ensembles with common western instrumentation. It offers featured moments for each player, and will be a welcome addition of new sounds...

Blending music with spoken word and incorporating unconventional instrumentation, the little things invites listeners to reflect on the small, meaningful moments that help carry us through life.Genre: Percussion Ensemble | #...

Lovely setting of this classic Irish tune for percussion ensemble. Mario Gaetano has created an emotional, evocative rendition of a beautiful melody. Genre: Percussion Ensemble | # of Players: 5 Level: Medium Easy |...

Written for multi-percussion quintet, Lone Wolf brings together the shimmering metallic instruments and grounding rhythmic passages on the drums, to evoke the strength, resilience, and solitary spirit of the wolf in nature...

Using instrumentation found in most high school situations, Lost Souls is based on a simple original theme that goes through several transformations, moods and textures. Even though only 5 players are utilized, the piece is...

Using instrumentation found in most high school situations, Lost Souls is based on a simple original theme that goes through several transformations, moods and textures. Even though only 5 players are utilized, the piece is...

Using instrumentation found in most high school situations, Lost Souls is based on a simple original theme that goes through several transformations, moods and textures. Even though only 5 players are utilized, the piece is...

Mean Man’s March is a xylophone showcase inspired by events at the composer's local dog park in Belmont, MA. It's a sunny and crisp Fall New England day, dogs play at the park, the mean man marches on to the field,...

Scored for tenor steel pan and battery percussion, this thrilling quintet grabs you from the opening yells, propels you into dizzying textures, and doesn't let go until the final fade-out.Genre: Percussion Ensemble | # of...

Mixtures uses three main categories of sound sources: metal, membrane, and wood. After each is heard separately, the sources are mixed (some by performer choice) in a partially aleatoric section which is followed by an...

In three contrasting movements, Mueller creates innumerable intriguing combinations of timbres. The first two movements are rather free and improvisational in nature while the third movement is quick and syncopated with...