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Avalanche Lake was inspired by views of the forest, mountains, and waterfalls that surround and lie within Glacier National Park. The piece features a standard array of percussion instruments which

John Herndon's Begin Transmission is an exciting work for percussion ensemble designed for students with about one year of experience. The mallet parts primarily feature step-wise motion and lay

This easy lullaby for percussion ensemble brings a lyrical vehicle to younger players, featuring optional vocals.

Crazy Dance is a fun and crowd-pleasing piece, geared toward younger players. The overall feel of the piece resembles circus march with a catchy melody and simple harmonic structure. The mallet

John Herndon's flexible ensemble piece Flotsam & Jetsam was inspired by maritime jargon, referring to items lost or discarded from onboard a ship. As such, it is recommended that the piece be

Brian Slawson's Frightmare is based on two classic works by the great Ludwig van Beethoven. Adapted for beginner-level percussion ensemble, the two movements are dark and haunting, yet sharply

This exciting piece for younger performers incorporates a variety of interlocking grooves and fun coordination challenges. Each performer carries several responsibilities by playing more than one

As one of the most famous Spanish classical guitar pieces of the 20th century, this has now found its way to the rosewood bars of the marimba.  Written for 14 performers with the instrumentation of:

A sweet and tender work, Low Tide evokes the sounds of the sea through sensitive swells, special wave-like effects, unique colors, and attention to mallet choices. The piece focuses on controlling

On Thin Air depicts what it might feel like to fly. The music evokes images of gliding, breathtaking views, and soaring high above the clouds. It is meant to evoke a sense of freedom, hopefulness,

Chad Heiny’s Panthera Pardus is a musical ode to the leopard, an animal with many moods and characteristics. Similarly, Chad has filled this piece with a wide variety of colors, textures, and

A funky drumset beat combines with blues-like melodies to form an easy percussion ensemble piece perfect for a holiday-themed concert requiring minimal rehearsal time. After a brief introduction, the

Meaning "Thus always dragons" in Latin, Sic Semper Draconis was inspired by fairy tales and fantasy novels. It moves through many different moods and textures to depict an epic tale of dragon

Three short movements for percussion ensemble, each written in a militaristic style. Entitled Attention!; Sound Off! and Salute!, each has its own unique musical qualities. In

Standard Candles by John Herndon is a programmatic ensemble work inspired by a unique type of star. Cepheid variables are stars that illuminate and dim at a regular, known interval. This means they

Toboggan is a magical work for young percussionists depicting a short, fast ride on a small sled. The piece starts by capturing the excitement of finding new-fallen snow. The descent swishes and

Whirlygig is a great piece for beginning percussion ensemble due to the accessible rhythms, steady pulse, dynamic shifts, and overall fun character. With a 3/4 waltz feel and reminiscent of a

Winterland is a cheerful and festive musical offering that will get any listener into the holiday spirit. In addition to standard ensemble instruments, the piece features a myriad of fun, toy-like