Multiple Percussion Solos

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

Using the many different tonalities of the vibraphone, this three-movement piece tells an engaging and exquisite coming-of-age story. Moments of loose time along with the use of unconventional mallets in

Breaking Point was written for percussionist Blake Wilkins and premiered at a concert he presented at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston in the summer of 2008. His program was designed to relate to

Telling the story of a fishing trip, this work offers a unique performance experience to students at the intermediate level. With the use of a superball mallet and plastic brushes in addition to more

Collinear Dancer is and unaccompanied solo for multiple percussion. After a brief, driving introduction, the mood changes to one of mystery and dramatic freedom. The

Perfect for recital or any solo/enesemble performance, this beautiful and haunting developmental work for young vibraphone players exposes performers to the idea of musicality through melody and time while

Entangled States is a concertino for multi-percussion soloist and small ensemble. Each percussionist has instruments of a single family - metal, wood, or membrane - while the soloist has a mix of

Here is a medium-advanced solo for unaccompanied multi-percussionist. The timbres created by the instruments and playing techniques simulate, as the title states, the ticks, swirls and grinding of

These eight movements are an aural realization of a subconscious full of the disturbing, hilarious, dark, and painfully beautiful words found in Chuck Palahniuk’s literary works. Duration: 9:20

A set of three progressive solos for concert snare: Nerfed is for the beginning percussionist; Buffed is for the percussionist who has learned some rudiments and is ready for more of a challenge; and Epic

A spirited multi percussion feature with mallet ensemble. With contrasting sections of mysterious melodies and rhythmic ferocity, this work has it all.

An advanced multiple percussion solo written for four toms, four almglocken, and opera gong. It is a minimalist setup that challenges the performer to explores an incredible vocabulary of sounds and effects

Inspired by the ancient Thracian people of Southeastern Europe, this exciting and challenging three-movement multi-percussion solo would be a great addition to any recital.

Scored for four drums, this short, whirling multiple percussion solo explores several short motives presented in quick succession, requiring the performer to navigate constantly changing time signatures and

Designed to evoke images of primitive life, To Live and Die in the Wild utilizes a range of sounds, including intense ritual drumming, intricate polyrhythmic cells, and weeping, howling effects