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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

Fun and furious, fantastic and forward, Funky Fugue for Five fashions friendly rhythms into a festive foray for four or five fledgling friends to fire funky feels at fans while furthering their

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

Lattes on the House is an introductory piece written to teach the application of beginning rhythms to a percussion ensemble. Written for three sizes of conga drums along with claves and tambourine,

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

Pop Drop is another work by Brian Slawson aimed at developing the ensemble skills of young performers. Duple rhythms are passed around and played in unison, requiring the ensemble to listen

Fast-paced rhythms and intricate syncopation help create the overall feeling of excitement in this engaging and lively representation of young musicians getting in the zone.

John Willmarth’s Rhythm Rocket is a great piece for beginning percussion performers. It comes with two versions, short and long. Both versions are accompanied by funky and fun play-along

Rocktopus is a solo for multi-percussion, aimed at younger percussionists. Each movement is based on rhythmic themes from classic the rock songs Sunshine of Your Love by Cream,

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

Shockwave! by Alan Keown is a short, accessible, and drummy piece for beginner-level percussion ensemble. It serves as an introduction to antiphonal performance, with the group often split into

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