8 Players

Echo Canyon was written specifically for The Ignite Series for the Developing Percussion. Like other pieces in the series, it features extremely flexible instrumentation that may be compressed or expanded as is appropriate...

High energy piece set in many different meters, starting in 7/8. Opportunities for many players to perform cadenzas. The final section of the piece uses the human voice to chant specific words and syllables.Genre: Percussion...

The material for Fanfare for the Return of Shadow is derived from Michael Burritt’s composition Shadow Chasers. Using several of the composer’s rhythmic themes for battery and dispersing them throughout the...

Featuring a balanced ensemble of 4 keyboard and 4 battery percussionists, Fidget borrows a rhythm from the agogo bell/cowbell part in Daughtrey's popular percussion quintet Shock Factor. Portions of this motive appears...

Fiesta time! This fun and catchy piece sounds great any time.Genre: Percussion Ensemble | # of Players: 8-9 Level: Medium | Duration: 4:45 InstrumentationPlayer 1 (4-octave marimba, claves) Player 2 (4-octave marimba) Player...

Whether you prefer your funk hard-driving or laid back, this composition will have the players and the audience “feelin’ the funk” in no time.Genre: Percussion Ensemble | # of Players: 8-9 + Optional...

Goodbye and Go Begin is a work for a large percussion ensemble that can be played by as few as 8 players or as many players as the conductor may choose.Genre: Percussion Ensemble | # of Players: 8 Level: Medium | Duration:...

grace•ful was written specifically for the C. Alan Publications Ignite Series, which features entertaining yet flexible pieces for young percussion ensembles. Once you begin to rehearse grace•ful, you'll come to...

Large Up is an up-beat calypso tune for young percussion ensembles. This very catchy piece is great fun for students and is sure to be a hit at any concert or festival!Genre: Percussion Ensemble | # of Players: 8 Level:...

Me Irie is a groovy Caribbean-inspired tune for young percussion ensembles. Students will really enjoy performing the fun melody and rhythmic drive of this selection suitable for concerts or festivals.Genre: Percussion...

In true “fantasy” fashion, this setting of In the Bleak Midwinter starts with a simple statement of the melody in the metallic keyboards against flowing triplets in the marimbas. The melody then travels through...

Northern Workshop explores a little toy making workshop in the far northern parts of the globe. The initial footsteps through the snow, a few timid knocks, and a ring of the bell ... then the door opens to a joyful...

Adapted from the solo vibraphone version that appears in Gottry's "A Christmas Vibe" collection, O Come, O Come, Emmanuel begins in a Gregorian chant-like setting before moving into a laid-back waltz. Genre: Percussion...

Using common band room instruments, Passport provides an engaging challenge for an older middle-school or a younger high-school percussion octet. Each player will require a strong sense of rhythm and dynamic expression to...

Pliplets is a word that originated as an accidental amalgamation of two words in my effort to say "playing triplets" in a rehearsal. As such, in this composition there are triplet figures sprinkled around multiple parts and,...

Power Struggle features a balanced ensemble of 4 keyboard percussion and 4 battery percussion. The struggle is apparent from the opening bars of the piece, with the 2 halves of the ensemble competing for attention in an...