An apotheosis is the highest or best part of something. This Apotheosis celebrates the senior recital of the composer's son and was written expressly for that purpose. Composed for two identical
Written in memory of the composer's grandmother, this piece follows a carefully crafted musical journey through memories of a loved one. A great choice for two emerging percussionists, this marimba duo uses
Scored for two drum sets, Drum-e Piece No. 2 certainly stands out from other multi-percussion duets! Split rhythmic lines between the players, street beats, and improvised solos are all
Published posthumously in 1855, Frederic Chopin's Fantaisie-Impromptu has become a beloved test piece in the modern-day pianist's repertoire and remains one of his most popular compositions today.
Five More Minutes is a groovy duet for two battery percussionists with mirrored instrumentation. Starting with interlocking clapping patterns, the piece seamlessly moves from texture to texture,
This work for two percussionists re-creates the famous chess match played in 1956 between Donald Byrne and Bobby Fischer. It was dubbed The Game of the Century. In its musical rendering, The Game of the
Do you like the feeling of freedom when playing a piece of music? Do you particularly enjoy upbeat soca, or the relaxing vibes of one drop? Then this is the piece for you! It captures both of these styles
Here is the first place winner of the 2015 PAS Italy Composition Contest. A unique multi-percussion duet centered on two snare drums that are mounted snare side up. Various sonic effects are created by
The Last Dance is a wonderfully intricate work for marimba and multiple percussion that gives both performers equal time in the spotlight. The form and flawless interplay make this piece a joy from
Mutual Interest was written in recognition of the need for quality percussion duets at the intermediate level for students with limited instrument resources or rehearsal space. Each piece uses
One performer plays marimba and the other plays vibraphone and marimba in this duet from Israeli composer V. Torchinsky. Opening with a free setting, it gradually takes on a more structured shape with fast
With Passages, Alan Keown aims to develop the players' communication skills. The whole piece is built around a single rhythmic motif, first presented in the opening phrase. This motif undergoes
As the title suggests, The Small Stuff by Andrew Richardson was written specifically to utilize the collection of small, miscellaneous instruments accumulated over the years by his percussion duo,