Almost Perpetual Torque for keyboard percussion trio, is scored for xylophone, vibraphone, and marimba. The three instruments are intertwined in patterns that seem to constantly spiral either upward or
The title of this work is a reference to the geometric formulas and figures used to spur the rhythmic and phrase concepts. The opening section utilizes phrase lengths based on the Pythagorean theorem. The
A fascinating exercise in counterpoint and mixed-meter, CC'd is a marimba trio that also includes 3 optional percussion parts to further add to the unique textures in the keyboards.
Christmas Three features seven holiday carol arrangements for keyboard percussion trio with optional percussion accessory parts for an additional two players. These audience-friendly arrangements
Drum-E Piece No. 1 is an exciting, blazing-fast work for three percussionists with similar drum and cymbal setups. The piece alternates between bombastic unison figures and moments for each player
A fun and energetic piece for alto saxophone, baritone saxophone, and percussion. The syncopated rhythms found throughout are a reflection of the funk music that the composer grew up with. Each of the
This is a terrific piece for conga trio! Each player gets one drum and employs a variety of hand drumming techniques. The groove switches from a syncopated 12/8 to a straight 4 bringing in sticks
La Fractura is a highly syncopated percussion trio written for three keyboards and djembe with a small percussion setup. Originally written for a larger array of instruments, the
An exciting follow-up to Daiki Kato's duet The Last Dance. Scored for percussion trio, this time each player has a keyboard instrument and drums.
Level Playing Field is a pseudo-minimalistic trio for vibraphones makes use of extended techniques, ostinatos, and equality shared melodic roles to exploit the full potential of this century-old
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
Written for one 4-octave marimba, the arrangements in The Mexican Marimba attempt to recreate the traditional marimba style of street musicians so common in larger cities of Mexico. Street
Here is a visually and aurally captivating non-pitched percussion trio based on two simple key elements. The first is a circular ensemble setup surrounding a single shared ride cymbal. The second is the
Inspired by the beautiful poetry of author Anne Carson, specifically her poem Stanzas, Sexes, Seductions, each of the six movements is a direct reflection of individual words and
Silent Flower is a lovely trio for recorder or flute, piano, and marimba