Percussion Ensemble Duets

The idea for AfterBurn simply came from the title and the myriad of ways a fire can burn. What results is a perpetual motion tour-de-force work for both players that takes listeners on a

The instrumentation for Apex represents an amalgam of different percussive sounds including glass bottles, pieces of wood, bell tree, toms, triangle, bongos, kick drum, and snare drum. As the title

Contemplations at the Fountain explores a palette of different emotions: thoughtfulness, doubt, and hope.

This heavy rock-infused duet for two drumsets offers two students the opportunity to learn some basic rock grooves while also working on fills and solos.

This Latin-infused duet for two drumsets offers two students the opportunity to learn some basic rock grooves while also working on fills and solos.

Scored for two drum sets, Drum-e Piece No. 2 certainly stands out from other multi-percussion duets! Split rhythmic lines between the players, street beats, and improvised solos are all

Duets for an Occasion was designed to provide a multitude of performance opportunities for vibraphone and marimba duo through arrangements of popular classical tunes for use in contemporary

Duology is a collection of ten duets designed to give young percussionists the opportunity to grow as musicians by collaborating with friends. The book is divided into four

Dynamic Duos for Drums is a collection that is accessible for young percussionists while being musically interesting for both players and audiences. Through the use of multiple key signatures, time

Dynamic Duos for Mallets is a collection for keyboard instruments (bells, xylophone, vibraphone, marimba) that is accessible for young percussionists while being musically interesting for both

Five More Minutes is a groovy duet for two battery percussionists with mirrored instrumentation. Starting with interlocking clapping patterns, the piece seamlessly moves from texture to texture,

Flow like water, because water always seeks the path of least resistance, yet is strong enough to demolish even stone when no recourse is available.

The composer wrote this duet to play with a former student in celebration of the student earning a master's degree. This piece is fun and challenging for both performers!

Do you like the feeling of freedom when playing a piece of music? Do you particularly enjoy upbeat soca, or the relaxing vibes of one drop? Then this is the piece for you! It captures both of these styles

Insomnia is a challenging duet consisting of colorful harmonies meant to portray the free and flowing nature of the human spirit. The challenge in performing the piece lies in lining up fast

Scotland's Isle of Skye is known for its breathtaking landscapes and ancient mythology. This five-movement suite adopts characteristics found within the land and legends of the island. Soar over Neist Point

Kiraka's Lullaby strives to capture the melancholy truth of the life-and-death struggle that constitutes everyday life in some third-world countries. Beginning with what could best be described as

Translated as The Beloved One, La Querendona is a beautiful duet for vibraphone and marimba written in the style of the Puerto Rican Danza. It is characterized by lyrical melodies juxtaposed

The Last Dance is a wonderfully intricate work for marimba and multiple percussion that gives both performers equal time in the spotlight. The form and flawless interplay make this piece a joy from

Machina No. 1 is a challenging multiple percussion duo that combines traditional notation with sections of performer improvisation. This ambitious work showcases lyricism, powerful grooves,

Before any notes were laid, the composer was given the mental image of a window, in the back of a Colorado coffee house, that supplied a breath taking view of the Front Range mountains. From that

Mutual Interest was written in recognition of the need for quality percussion duets at the intermediate level for students with limited instrument resources or rehearsal space. Each piece uses

Numerologies is a comparative exploration of sounds between the steel pan and violin. The performers exclusively use extended techniques morphing the characteristic sounds of the instruments to