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

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

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

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

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 arrangement of Edward Elgar’s Nimrod affords young mallet players the opportunity to experience and perform one of the standard orchestral repertoire's most beautiful and iconic pieces.

Conjuring up the energy and mystery of the nighttime beach performers on the exotic islands of Thailand, this quartet is perfect for contest or recital performances.

This collection of eight pieces for buckets (and shaker, pot lid, and large plastic bin) offers rhythm music spanning easy to medium-advanced levels. The variety in difficulty makes this a great collection

One vibraphone and four players! Awesomely inventive - if you are looking for a great mallet quartet for your students but have limited instruments, SyncoShift is the piece for you!