Percussion Ensemble Quartets

This work is great for developing percussionists to work on ensemble performance while being accessible to many levels. The piece is built around catchy pop riffs and grooves that give subtle hints at

This work scored entirely for mallet instruments drives forward with an expressive energy. Grooves in 4/4 frequently alternate with sixteenth-note passages in 7/8, leading to an engaging mix of musical

Quick Blood is a rhythmically vigorous quartet centered around mallet instruments, with carefully layered combinations and hockets and a pounding bass drum feature.

Spiderweb Lead is a percussion quartet that brings together steel drum, marimba, vibraphone and a percussion accompaniment that can be played on drums of the performer’s choice such as

Hypnotic, lyrical and rhythmically meticulous, Less for percussion quartet makes for a singular experience for performers and audiences. The combination of melodic dreamy textures, a scrupulous

Incorporating four different styles of playing that will showcase the range of its performers, this piece is a great programming choice for recitals and small ensemble contests. The beginning statement

Other Kinds uses common percussion instruments to create an immersive and ethereal journey. All four players navigate interweaving parts on both keyboard and battery instruments, while the two

Quartet for percussion was written as a compositional exploration of expanding upon one simple, repetitive idea. Inspiration for the piece was drawn from Steve Reich, the father of minimalist

This pointilistic percussion quartet, Sand, is written in a minimalist style relying on the players to maintain a good internal pulse and place their sparse notes exactly in time. In the piece,

The musical material in Samsara takes its rhythmic influence from jazz guitarist Miles Okazaki's debut album, Mirror and minimalist David Lang's famous chamber piece, Cheating,

Nataraja was originally written with a different title as a marimba solo with conga accompaniment. In the form presented here, the instrumentation is expanded to create a musical depiction of

Originally written in 2017 for a small jazz combo, this piece has been brilliantly re-orchestrated here for four marimbists on two shared instruments, resulting in tighter rhythmic precision and a

Here is a fantastic arrangement of Married Life, the Oscar-winning main theme from Pixar's "Up." Composer Michael Giacchino perfectly captures the sentiment and poignancy of the film's opening

Canon Fodder was written as a reflection on the current climate of our social, educational, and ecological systems, where untold damage is being done. This unyielding quartet features a homogeneous

No equipment? No problem! Floor Play uses no traditional instrumentation and requires only body percussion including foot stomps, thigh slaps, handclaps, and finger snaps. With a fun, interactive

A quirky and exciting work for marimba quartet. The piece showcases every aspect of the marimba, from its ability to hum softly to its power and ferocity.

A groovy, engaging percussion quartet for three keyboards and drum set.

Covering the Musser/Stevens grip and including strokes, exercises, etudes and solos, Marimba for Four is a fantastic kick-starter for those interested in the four-mallet world!

Perpetuo, as the title suggests, is largely made up of driving 16th-note figures that cohere from player to player, creating the feeling of constant motion. The piece was written for young

Crystals was composed for young percussionists who have been living in a world of battery percussion and are now taking their first steps into mallet playing. Each performer is given a limited

This stirring marimba quartet is meant to represent a "choose-your-own audio adventure" rather than any specific fictional creation. The drama within the piece is created through the use of several

A tightly constructed piece featuring a solo snare drummer and percussion trio. Loaded with serious groove and artistry in all parts. Sure to please all around!

Inspired by the Battle of Hoth in "Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back," Under Attack! is an exciting battery percussion quartet sure to get your heart pumping. May the 7/8 be