The idea for AfterBurn simply came from the title and the myriad of ways a fire can burn. What results is a perpetual motion tour-de-force work for both players that takes listeners on a
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
Robert Schumann composed his Arabeske during a time of forced separation from his soon-to-be wife, Clara, in 1839. It contains sweet melodies of love and longing for Clara as well as melodies of
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
Contemplations at the Fountain explores a palette of different emotions: thoughtfulness, doubt, and hope.
Deux Trois Souvenirs is a charming, medium-difficulty duet for marimba and voice by Nathan Smith. Set to a French poem by lyricist Erella Atlan, it explores a longing, nostalgic attitude towards
This heavy rock-infused duet for two drumsets offers two students the opportunity to learn some basic rock grooves while also working on fills and solos.
This Latin-infused duet for two drumsets offers two students the opportunity to learn some basic rock grooves while also working on fills and solos.
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
Here is a duet for snare drum and tenors by one of the genre's most prolific composers. Terrific for contest!
Duets for an Occasion was designed to provide a multitude of performance opportunities for vibraphone and marimba duo through arrangements of popular classical tunes for use in contemporary
Duology is a collection of ten duets designed to give young percussionists the opportunity to grow as musicians by collaborating with friends. The book is divided into four
Dynamic Duos for Drums is a collection that is accessible for young percussionists while being musically interesting for both players and audiences. Through the use of multiple key signatures, time
Dynamic Duos for Mallets is a collection for keyboard instruments (bells, xylophone, vibraphone, marimba) that is accessible for young percussionists while being musically interesting for both
Chad Heiny’s Elements not only serves as a programmatic piece representing natural elements through musical devices such as texture, phrasing, style, and tonality, it also functions as a
Written by Andrea Venet after a gauche encounter at a post office in Conway, Arkansas, Faded Lines is an energetic duet for field drum and piccolo snare drum, with both players sharing a mounted
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,
Flow like water, because water always seeks the path of least resistance, yet is strong enough to demolish even stone when no recourse is available.