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Opening with a dark and somber set of variations, Double Image exploits the four instruments of the saxophone family. Beautiful, lyrical melodies glide through the second movement as the saxes begin their interplay. The third movement is an exciting...

The delightful Minus Nine uses the unique combination of a keyboard percussion quartet and a string quartet to musically represent the beautiful & exotic world revealed during low tide on Puget Sound.Genre: Percussion Quartet & String...

Oppositional Elements is an exciting exercise in the interaction of opposing voices, texturally as well as contrapuntally and dynamically. The constant interplay of different elements, sharing space with alternating accents and rhythmic figures,...

Full of intrigue and mystery, Variations on a Bass Theme is a treat for the ears. A plethora of thematic material emerges out of tuba section in the opening bar, creating the jumping off point for the whole work. Lloyd takes the listener down...

Unintended Consequence starts with a simple, four-note motive and proceeds to take the listener on several twists and turns. This exciting work is perfect for an advanced high school or college ensemble concert.Genre: Percussion Ensemble | # of...

This two-movement work—a prelude for keyboard percussion and metal sounds and a double fugue with one subject for drums and the other for keyboard percussion—was scored using the same instrumentation, ensemble size, and equipment set-up...

Simple Objects was Inspired by this quote from percussionist Steven Schick: “Percussion instruments are, after all, simple objects: hit them and they will make a sound.” Centered on four featured batter/auxiliary parts that celebrate...

Music moves us, inspires us, and has the ability to unite us as one. Of Kindred Minds seeks to celebrate how music connects us as one. With melodic material derived from the hymn “Blest Be the Tie That Binds,” this dynamic work explores...