Jalopy is a programmatic piece that uses all sorts of fun and engaging auxiliary percussion instruments to depict a run-down, rusty old automobile. In addition to these auxiliary instruments like a

One of J.S. Bach's most recognizable melodies arranged for mallet trio by Steven Mathiesen.

Veteran percussionist and composer Brian Slawson may have created the catchiest tune for your next concert. Whether for younger middle school groups or an encore piece for more advanced groups, Jokers

Jota is part of Don Larsen's Danzas Espanolas. These are arrangements of pieces composed by Enrique Granados between 1892 and 1900. They are among his earliest works.

An amusing arrangement of a classic tune. Great for any event.

Here is a twist on the rags of George Hamilton Green. The mallet parts bubble along in the traditional style while the timpani and battery combine to add a comically ponderous backdrop. The piece

This piece was written to provide young students with an opportunity to explore the Japanese art of Taiko drumming. Taiko is literally translated as big or fat drum, although the term stands for taiko of a

The Line Around Us is a sextet that explores an extreme membranophone range, accented by the use of cymbals. The work helps performers strengthen ensemble awareness, work on polyrhythmic figures,

When the composer's son was five years old, the two would go down to their basement and play marimba together. The boy would play an ostinato given to him by his mother, who would play a melody over top.

A Little Tango is a fun, rhythmic percussion ensemble that creates a lot of fun music with a limited instrumentation. Full of Spanish flair and style, this tango is entertaining for students and

Lullaby for PJ is dedicated to the composer's beautiful baby daughter. Unlike most of the pieces in the Ignite series, this work exposes students to playing delicately at a fairly slow tempo.

Scored for four players, each with a uniquely pitched hi-hat and woodblock, Mad Hatters offers unique interaction between the parts. Players utilize open and closed hi-hat as well as

Mah-Na Mah-Na, written by Italian composer Piero Umiliani, is a nonsense song that achieved widespread fame as a classic Muppet sketch. Flexibly arranged for as few as eight players or as many as

Driving, spooky classical work set here for large keyboard ensemble with concert percussion accompaniment.

Here is a vibrant work in the style of a quick-step march. It is scored for six performers each playing only one or two instruments.

A layered variety of sounds creates interesting composite rhythms and visual patterns. The paradiddle, a common percussion rudiment, is used as the basis for the second section of the piece. The performers

For advanced ensembles, this piece sparkles in a lively 5/4 meter. The celebratory fusion feel allows all fourteen players to shine. Sure to impress!

Mosaics is an exciting well-textured sextet for unpitched percussion plus timpani. The set-ups are simple, and the rhythms are playable by a young ensemble. It appears on several

Here's a charming, old-timey piece originally for solo piano arranged for mallet ensemble and parade percussion. The feel is bouncy, fun and sure to raise a smile!