Percussion Ensemble Quartets

All hands on deck! Building on the success of the Sea Shanty Trios book, these 21 quartets for any combination of wind and percussion instruments expand the range, instrumentation, and length of

Here is a collection of traditional Christmas and Hanukkah tunes arranged for four low brass with an optional drum part. Formatted as 5" x 7" march-sized books. Parts are available separately or as a

The opening motif was inspired one summer evening while gazing up at the night sky in a rural area, free of any light pollution. The shimmery upper-octave trade-offs emulate the stars gradually popping into

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

The timeless piano ditty is reimagined as a moderately challenging mallet ensemble piece.  A sure crowd-pleaser!

With a title coming from the Vedic god Rudra, the god of the roaring storm and a fierce entity of destruction, the entire quartet is based on the idea of compression, acceleration, and intensification.

Quartets that Travel is a collection of 13 short quartets for small auxiliary percussion, perfect for performances where large equipment is not ideal, transitions between set changes, or for

Originally conceived as a virtual marimba choir in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, Together is a touching quartet that can easily be performed at a recital or concert.

A palindromic study in minimalism - this work, an exact palindrome in notes rather than letters, develops an insistent five-note motif over time (going there) and then reverses back all the way to its

Brush Hour is Alex Stopa's homage to the great brush masters from the early twentieth century. In it, Stopa introduces some of the most common brush patterns and techniques used in a jazz setting.

The title of this percussion quartet, Zeug, is a German word loosely translated into English as "stuff." The eclectic collection of instruments required suitably fits the category of typical

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

This exciting work for percussion quartet showcases the ensemble's aggression and finesse. The intensity of the piece is sure to thrill audiences and performers alike. It is a unique work in which the

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,

In the classic tradition of the drummy quartet, here is an exciting, well-constructed piece for just that. Each player has a simple set up and each layer gets a chance to shine. Great stuff!

Contains 21 original or arranged quartets that can be flexibly used with any combination of wind and percussion instruments, making this an invaluable resource in the modern band room! These quartets

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

A beautiful and captivating piece that uses only simple elements. When each mallet part is isolated, it is constructed of very simple musical material. However, when, all of the parts are combined, they

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Eine kleine Nachtmusik is a quintessential piece from the Classical period. It combines very stable harmonies with very clear resolutions, a strong sense of melody and

A quartet for mallet instruments and toms inspired by the music, chanting, and energy of the 2017 Women's March. Each member of the ensemble has the opportunity to play both a mallet instrument and toms.

Here is a quartet version of Daughtrey's popular percussion ensemble. Featuring a balanced ensemble of keyboard and battery percussion, Mercury Rising is, in essence, a double fugue that gives all

This is a contemporary ensemble that features a wide range of colors and textures based around a rondo form using as many variants on the seven groove as possible. Each performer plays a tambourine, giving

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