Ignite Series (FLEX)

This IGNITE Series was designed specifically for young percussionists as they experience the magic of playing in percussion ensemble. Each piece provides the director and students with great flexibility – from the number of players to the tempo to the instrumentation. Light a fire under your students today!

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  • Rainfall (Perc Ens 6+)
    Rainfall (Perc Ens 6+) $28.00 Add To Cart
    Designed to simulate a rainstorm, Rainfall employs a variety of nontraditional techniques in order to reproduce certain timbres, such as finger snaps or leg-patting. Audience participation is also encouraged to enhance the...
  • Red Koi (Perc Ens 8-10)
    Red Koi (Perc Ens 8-10) $29.00 Add To Cart
    Red Koi was written using the “Minyō” scale found in Japanese music, such as Gagaku and Shomyo. The snare drum/tom part was written to emulate basic Taiko-style drumming. Red Koi represents a great opportunity to...
  • Rhythm Cell (Perc Ens 8+)
    Rhythm Cell (Perc Ens 8+) $32.00 Add To Cart
    Beginning with fun hand claps and snaps, Rhythm Cell uses a combination of the Cuban cinquillo and Brazilian influences to make an intriguing work for younger ensembles.Genre: Percussion Ensemble | # of Players: 8+ Series:...
  • Rhythmic Expedition (Flex Perc Ens 4-9+)
    Rhythmic Expedition (Flex Perc Ens 4-9+) $32.00 Add To Cart
    Rhythmic Expedition is a flex ensemble playable by at least four percussionists, but with the ability to expand to fifteen or more players. The four core parts are Keyboard 1 (any mallet instrument), Snare Drum, Bass Drum, and...
  • Rock On! (Perc Ens 3+)
    Rock On! (Perc Ens 3+) $29.00 Add To Cart
    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:...
  • Sea of Tranquility (Perc Ens 5-9+)
    Sea of Tranquility (Perc Ens 5-9+) $29.00 Choose Options
    Originally for bells & vibraphone found in Daughtrey's collection of duets for young percussionists, DUOLOGY, Sea of Tranquility has been expanded for full percussion ensemble for C. Alan's IGNITE SERIES. Much like the...
  • Seaside Stroll (Perc Ens 7-8)
    Seaside Stroll (Perc Ens 7-8) $28.00 Add To Cart
    After a brief 8-bar battery percussion feature, Seaside Stroll settles into a simple, yet catchy, melody and accompaniment played by the keyboard percussion. This piece is designed to sound complex while remaining simple...
  • Secure the Perimeter (Perc Ens 6+)
    Secure the Perimeter (Perc Ens 6+) $32.00 Choose Options
    Secure the Perimeter is perfect for the first-year percussion ensemble. Mallet parts stay within the C Major scale and rely mostly on stepwise motion to accommodate early pitched music reading, while the battery parts are...
  • Sentinel (Perc Ens 4+ with Opt. Wind Ens)
    Sentinel (Perc Ens 4+ with Opt. Wind Ens) $48.00 Add To Cart
    Sentinel juxtaposes the celebratory fanfare commonly found in patriotic music. The intense music tells a story of unwavering focus and forward motion, all while paying tribute to these Unknown Soldiers and their forthcoming...
  • Shadowfall (Flex Perc Ens 3-8+)
    Shadowfall (Flex Perc Ens 3-8+) $32.00 Add To Cart
    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...
  • Spare Change (Perc Ens 5-10)
    Spare Change (Perc Ens 5-10) $29.00 Add To Cart
    This piece is based on George Gershwin's Rhythm Changes, opening with a 4-bar groove introduction, followed by two complete choruses of the standard 32-bar form. The xylophone part features the melodic material with the...
  • Stampede (Perc Ens 4+)
    Stampede (Perc Ens 4+) $28.00 Add To Cart
    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...
  • StarDancer (Perc Ens 5-8+)
    StarDancer (Perc Ens 5-8+) $32.00 Add To Cart
    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...
  • Stick With It! (Perc Ens 3+)
    Stick With It! (Perc Ens 3+) $29.00 Add To Cart
    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...
  • Sweet Bread (Perc Ens 7-8)
    Sweet Bread (Perc Ens 7-8) $30.00 Add To Cart
    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...
  • Tambourin [Rameau] (Flex Perc Ens 3-9+)
    Tambourin [Rameau] (Flex Perc Ens 3-9+) $32.00 Add To Cart
    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...
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