Larger Mallet Percussion Ensemble Music

As the title implies, The Gem Bay is a djembe feature for large mallet ensemble with rhythm section and optional steel band. There are even parts for a horn section to send the island party

From the music of Green Day, this extremely rhythmic 4/4 piece provides performers with the opportunity to play in the calypso musical style.  Written solely for keyboard percussion it also includes a

With a straight, smooth feel, this piece by Tony Hartman puts the listener in the cool zone. It calls for lead pan, double tenors, double seconds, cellos, bass pans, drum set, congas, timbales with two

Here is an excellent arrangement of a piece by steel drum great Andy Narell. It blends Caribbean timbres with a funky fusion feel.

Are you looking for a smooth calypso for you next steel drum band performance? Treat your band and audience to the sound of the islands with the popular traditional Caribbean song, Jamaica

This medley of two of John Lennon's most popular songs has been arranged as a tribute to the holiday season. Although the selected songs' timeless message about peace and goodwill toward men is appropriate

Juice Blenders is a bass-driven calypso written with a happy island flair. A catchy melody and tight harmonies make this a very memorable song. This tune builds with intensity throughout until the

"Kaiju" is a Japanese genre of films featuring giant monsters like Godzilla and Mothra. This programmatic percussion ensemble features solo vibraphone, an eight-player percussion ensemble, and an

These arrangements of three movements from The Carnival of the Animals are for four-mallet instruments of the players' choosing. There is a flute or recorder part for The Cuckoo in the Deep

An upbeat, driving, calypso-style piece for steel band. Puts the audience in the thick of the party!

Hit the audience between the eyes with this fun piece for your intermediate level players. The dark undertones and relentless groove in clave move the piece with drive and intensity. It calls

This Jamaican folk song tells of a mother going to Linstead Market to sell ackee fruit. The tune dates back to 1907, and the market still stands today. Here is a wonderful arrangement of the

From Bruno Mars' second studio album, this new wave, funk, and reggae rock song about the feelings brought about by a relationship infused with positive emotions was a huge commercial success. The song

Loud Up de Soca means it's time to fire up the band. Written in a soca style, "(so)ul of (ca)lypso," this original and lively chart for steel pan ensemble will delight performers and audiences

Here is an entertaining collection of eight mallet pieces written for the easy to intermediate ensemble. Players 1 to 5 include all of the mallet parts while player 6 plays timpani and battery.

Cuban dancers would describe mambo as "feeling the music," in which sound and movement were merged through the body. This original work features many familiar licks and riffs from several of the famous

For glockenspiel and four other mallet parts. Originally conceived for marimbas, you can use any combination of mallet instruments. There is an optional crash cymbal part included.