Brian Slawson's Frightmare is based on two classic works by the great Ludwig van Beethoven. Adapted for beginner-level percussion ensemble, the two movements are dark and haunting, yet sharply
A sweet and tender work, Low Tide evokes the sounds of the sea through sensitive swells, special wave-like effects, unique colors, and attention to mallet choices. The piece focuses on controlling
Shockwave! by Alan Keown is a short, accessible, and drummy piece for beginner-level percussion ensemble. It serves as an introduction to antiphonal performance, with the group often split into
Here is a collection of six heartfelt four-mallet etudes for the beginning to intermediate marimbist. Each solo works marvelously as both a learning tool and a performance piece. The short lengths and
Geared towards younger ensembles, Traumatic Chromatic focuses on playing a fast chromatic scale through isolating whole tones in each hand. The result is not only an effective study in this