Aboriginal Dreams is a multi-movement work beautifully scored for 13 players. The first movement, Ritual, is introduced with powerful triplets and works into a sixteenth feel often
Three popular American hymns - Cleansing Fountain; Amazing Grace and Come, Thou Fount - explore the wide range of the concert band's capabilities and incorporate some fresh and
And the Time Is is a poignant work for SATB choir and percussion ensemble featuring the beautiful words of Samuel Hazo, Sr.
Kick things off with this fast-paced swing chart that will get everyone dancing. Opening with a chorale-style introduction, this tune then shakes it up by diving into the swing section. Featuring solos for
As Above, So Below delves into the universe of Norse mythology. The work in three movements for percussion orchestra centers on Yggdrasil, the Tree of Life with branches that extend to all nine of
Black Rainbow is a work for 6 solo percussionists and symphonic band (piano in this version) that explores the elusive and mystical moonbow, a rainbow produced by light reflected off the surface of
Heavily influenced by the Charles Bukowski poem We Must, the inventive textures and moods of Bright Light–Dark Shadows explore the ideas of light and dark.
This concert band work on a grand scale work pays homage to a high school alma mater that uses the song Annie Lisle. The composer's own Praise Theme is also woven in.
This challenging quartet focuses on frequent interactions of polyrhythms and quintuplets, with a small instrumentation allowing for a variety of programming options.
Inspired by a drum cadence by Nick Angelis, Cadence is a thrilling work from beginning to end.
A Castle in the Air is an idiom referring to a daydream, a near impossibility, or scheme. As we go through the piece, the opening is very peaceful as we begin to think about our daydream, but as we
Chasing Infinity is an exciting and colorful work for inspired by a quote from Gustav Flaubert: “Everything measurable passes, everything that can be counted has an end. Only three things are
Circles is mostly comprised of accent patterns over a solid underlying sixteenth note foundation. This piece requires the players to control accents and taps while playing a fun, relaxed
With influences ranging from Carl Sagan to James Blake to Alejandro Viñao, Citadel of the Stars is a beautiful and colorful work for percussion orchestra that will leave you wanting
The three movements of Concerto for Piano and Percussion Ensemble were influenced by the neoclassical music of Igor Stravinsky, the impressionistic style of Claude Debussy, and the whimsically
Written for a large number of percussionists, this piece requires a variety of instruments both common and creepily uncommon. Perfect for a Halloween concert, or for a growing ensemble that simply wants to
Clarinet and marimba interact in a collaborative and communicative manner in this sweet and nostalgic work.
The second in a series of marimba quartets, Digital Dances No. 2 is heavily influenced by electronic dance music and video game music. The piece combines a constant driving pulse with unexpected
This is a challenging work for the solo timpanist. Pitch changes and extreme expression are some of the demanding characteristics found in this piece.
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