Flexible Instrumentation

To help you plan for your ensembles this year while being as safe as possible, we have hand-selected pieces from our catalog that are playable 6-10 feet apart without the use of any shared instruments.

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  • Obsidian (Perc Ens 6-12)
    Obsidian (Perc Ens 6-12) $36.00 Add To Cart
    Aptly named for the lustrous black volcanic glass, Obsidian mixes the glitter of the metals with the darkness of Marimba and Timpani in an enigmatic feel. Written with great flexibility towards the size of the ensemble,...
  • Ocean's Air (Flex Perc Ens 6-8+)
    Ocean's Air (Flex Perc Ens 6-8+) $32.00 Add To Cart
    Ocean’s Air is a programmatic piece written to resemble soaring over the ocean, or any body of water from a bird’s perspective. It captures the ups and downs that come with it and what animals, boats, and more...
  • Pliplets (Perc Ens 7-8)
    Pliplets (Perc Ens 7-8) $30.00 Add To Cart
    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,...
  • Prism Schism (Flex Perc Ens 5+)
    Prism Schism (Flex Perc Ens 5+) $28.00 Add To Cart
    Part of the Ignite Series, Prism Schism is an extremely flexible piece that helps students explore the sonic possibilities of the modern percussion ensemble by encouraging them to choose instruments that work well together...
  • Puzzle Pieces (Perc Ens 2+)
    Puzzle Pieces (Perc Ens 2+) $20.00 Add To Cart
    Puzzle Pieces was written specifically for the C. Alan Publications Ignite Series which features entertaining yet flexible pieces for young percussion ensembles. It is a minimalistic work that allows the performers to be...
  • 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...
  • Solfeggio in C Minor - C.P.E. Bach (Marimba Quartet)
    Solfeggio in C Minor - C.P.E. Bach (Marimba Quartet) $25.00 Add To Cart
    C.P.E. Bach’s Solfeggio in C Minor is one of his most popular keyboard works. This adaptation spreads the composition across a marimba quartet for beautiful arrangement that makes great use of the tone and timbre of...
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