Percussion Ensemble Duets

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

Imagine a collection of ten easy to intermediate Cajon duets wrapped into one colossal book. Well, imagine no more. Here it is! 

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

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,

This duet for shared marimba is short but sweet and allows two players to make music with minimal equipment requirements. All that is needed is a single marimba and two musicians. It does not require

In the mid-1920s, legendary American composer George Gershwin wrote a collection of musical preludes. Characteristic of the "Roaring Twenties," these beloved works draw from a diverse set of influences,

Written in 1814 and for piano and soprano, Schubert’s Gretchen am Spinnrade, or Gretchen at the Spinning Wheel, is one of the most famous examples of Romantic-period German Lied. Its

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

This piece is a fantastic work for a vibraphone duo that features moments of interlocking patterns and bowing the instrument. The players trade the melody back and forth, creating a mirror effect between

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

While created primarily out of improvisation, In the Fog explores the use of mathematically deduced rhythmic patterns as well as the use of intervallic symmetry within a tonal context. This

Insomnia is a challenging duet consisting of colorful harmonies meant to portray the free and flowing nature of the human spirit. The challenge in performing the piece lies in lining up fast

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

Merge is a duet for two marimbas written to be performed at the wedding of Lane and Ashley, friends of the composer. It appropriately reflects its inspiration with upbeat tonalities and

Momentum was originally composed as a duet for guitar and marimba. Its melodic material was inspired by On Green Dolphin Street and combines groove, syncopation, and harmonic progressions

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