Ex Machina is a musical statement that explores the part that machines play in our lives and the humanity that lies beneath. Scored for eight percussionists, each using a variety of
A lively marimba trio with layered syncopated rhythms and Latin American sonorities. Muy bueno!
The Highway is a powerful piece for six percussion players and string bass. The composition takes the listener through a series of forward-moving twists and turns. Sometimes the
La Chiave is an exotic jazzy-sounding Latin piece in a moderate three groove. It calls for 12 or 13 players, and is scored for pitched and non-pitched percussion.
Three movements from Brubeck's Christmas cantata La Fiesta de la Posada are set here for mallet percussion and traditional Mexican battery. Brubeck's brilliant blend of jazz and
Here is an advanced work for percussion quintet. It employs an arsenal of non-pitched instruments and a variety of tuplets that blur the ever-changing meter.
A charming melody and a light texture will make this Latin-flavored piece for six or seven players a terrific addition to your concert!
The driving pulse for which Koto drumming is known permeates this fun piece for young ensemble. It is scored for six performers, and all the instruments are unpitched.
Fun and easy Latin-style piece for three mallets players and three hand percussionists.
An exhilarating classic work by Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakov arranged for large mallet ensemble and concert percussion.
Originally recorded by Fishbone, Servitude mixes ska and heavy metal for an infectious combination of modal melody and hard rock rhythm.
Easy-level percussion sextet with a funky groove and a catchy melody sprinkled with some New Orleans spice!
Igor Stravinsky's masterpiece is arranged here for keyboard percussion, orchestral battery, and timpani. The piece's four movements are titled Marche, Valse, Polka, and
A collection of medium-advanced pieces by Earl Hatch. All three are upbeat and contain elements of virtuosity and quirkiness. The pieces can be performed separately or as a suite.
This tune by one of the studio greats is arranged here for percussion ensemble with rhythm section. The groove is fast and fusion-funky in a 4 plus 3 grouping. The melody is bright and
Astor Piazzola, known for his ability to brilliantly blend jazz and classical music, composed this work originally for two bandoneons, piano, electric guitar, bass and cello. The piece has since been
Fusion-style progressive rock tune originally recorded by Andy Summers and Gregg Bissonnette arranged for ten or eleven player plus rhythm section.