A medium-advanced quartet for non-pitched percussion and timpani.   

In 3 movements: 1. Intro and fuga with Brazilian rhythmic motives; 2. Cantilena suggesting Afro- Brazilian rituals; 3. Rondo again suggested some rhythms used in Afro-Brazilian rites. 4 players.

This medium-advanced percussion quartet starts with a series of sustained chords on the marimba and vibraphone, then erupts into a 12/8 groove primarily on drums that drives relentlessly for the rest of the

This is a tight, ear-pleasing piece with well-fit rhythms and nonabrasive timbres.  It is exactly what you would expect from master composer Michael Colgrass!

Inventions on a Motive is a quartet written for unpitched percussion instruments and timpani. There are five inventions in all, each having its own character.

Scored for triangle, suspended cymbal, tambourine, and bass drum.