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A large work for percussion ensemble. The two main components are a sextuplet-based processional theme, and a lighthearted mixed-meter swing theme. Woven throughout the piece is an ostinato the first appears as a timpani solo, and then reprises on...

Commissioned for performance at the 2016 Midwest Band & Orchestra Clinic, Twitch is a driving, 6-minute showpiece for solo B-flat clarinet and band, which marries syncopated, rhythmic excitement with lush, romantic lyricism.Genre: B-flat...

Digital Dances No. 3 is the third in a series of marimba quartets based heavily on video game and electronic dance music. The constant driving pulse and changing meters keep the excitement to the very end. The work is scored for either quartet or...

Drawing inspiration from the rudimental playing of Charley Wilcoxon and John S. Pratt, "second line" New Orleans drumming, and the genius of of Steve Gadd, More Than Meets the Eye challenges the hand-foot independence of the player while helping to...

Palpitations is a challenging marimba duet comprised of sweeping arpeggio passages, groove-centered melodies, and echoing rhythms that work together to create a bigger picture to the listener. With moments of stability and instability, the piece has...

Nature’s Course is split into three contrasting movements: Winds, which is very free with many ascending runs in the marimba part; Breezes, which is more metered in 12/8 and later 3/4 with flowing eighth notes throughout; and Furies, which has...

Palpitations is a challenging marimba duet comprised of sweeping arpeggio passages, groove-centered melodies, and echoing rhythms that work together to create a bigger picture to the listener. With moments of stability and instability, the piece has...

Dachshund Trot takes us on the journey of a curious dachshund, discovering and sniffing out the world at her own pace. It is a wonderful way to introduce your youngest players to mixed meter in a easy, laid back way. The walking “trot”...