Inspired by the percussive mallet music of Uganda, each player in this unique piece uses 2 mallets, and all three players play on one 5-octave marimba. Numerous melo-rhythmic lines interlock to form an
This title, scored for 8 to 13+ players, was designed to be a flexible composition for junior high programs that desire to introduce students to percussion ensemble. It can be performed by players with
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This is a challenging three movement concerto for marimba and orchestra written for Will Hudgins and the Boston Symphony Orchestra. The orchestration is colorful but light, leaving space for the natural
Scored for four or five players, this ensemble is a rudimental fantasy which utilizes themes from three traditional snare drum compositions: Three Camps; The Downfall of Paris and
This piece, scored for five players, is an exploration into the subtleties of the sounds of both metal and wood. Grounded by a rhythmic theme that is heard both in the beginning and again toward the end of
The word fantasia has been defined as a piece where free flight of fancy prevails over contemporary conventions of form or style. The piece usually has an improvisatory character. The term can also
Here is the second-place winner of the 2015 PAS Italy Composition Contest. In this challenging solo, several different contrasts in timbre are achieved by using the normal playing area as well as the rim
Gray 102 is a timpani solo for four drums which features subtlety as its core. Through the use of quiet dynamics, short melodic motives, ringing chords, and a nod to funk-influenced bass lines, the
From Robert Cohen's Homeland Security Suite for Percussion, Green Alert is the lowest level on the Homeland Security Advisory System, a level that is unlikely to be attained.
Latin Looks is scored in a lively Latin-rock groove for two marimbas, percussion and bass. The piece can be played as a duet with accompaniment track, or without the recorded accompaniment and
Scored for four players, each with a uniquely pitched hi-hat and woodblock, Mad Hatters offers unique interaction between the parts. Players utilize open and closed hi-hat as well as
The percussion parts are set up to be played by either two players, or one, allowing flexibility in programming. The piece can be performed either as a trio or duo. While the marimba part requires
This tune is an upbeat merengue with a catchy opening riff played by the lead pans. It also has plenty of opportunity for your soloists to open up and solo. Tasteful percussion makes this tune really
Scored for xylophone and three marimbas, this contemporary rag features all the players. It is not just a solo with accompaniment, but rather offers appealing interaction between all the voices.
Scored for ten percussionists and eleven instruments, this work utilizes a collection of percussion instruments frequently referred to as toys. The idea for this composition is rooted in the notion of
Here is a collection of six easy ragtime solos. Each can be played with piano accompaniment, or as a mallet trio. All players utilize two mallets. A CD is included which offers the piano
This piece is the challenging fifth movement of Robert Cohen's Homeland Security Suite for Percussion. Red Alert goes beyond 9/11 to musically explore a dark vision of world-wide
This piece opens with a flowing introductory section, emphasizing arpeggiated figures, then gives way to a very tuneful ballad. Ripples in the Water provides a good technical workout, is fun
Originally written for guitars, these easy duets have been adapted for two players on one marimba. Players utilize two mallets each, readily accessible to younger players, enjoyable to play and audience
Tusk draws compositionally from various aspects of African music. The instruments used include bullroars, gankogui, xylophone and various types of drums. The harmonic/melodic elements are based on
This title, scored for nine or more players, was designed to be a flexible composition for junior high programs that desire to introduce students to percussion ensemble. This piece can be performed by
Here is a tour de force for a solo percussionist. Scored for snare drum and small percussion setup, Yellow Alert is a solo movement from Homeland Security Suite for Percussion.