Texas UIL Instrumental and Ensemble Percussion Ensemble Class 1

Inspired by the percussive mallet music of Uganda, each player in this unique piece uses 2 mallets, and all three players play on one 5-octave marimba. Numerous melo-rhythmic lines interlock to form an

The original Atmos Clock was the invention of the French engineer Jean-Leon Reutter in the 1920's. The goal of this clock was to create a machine that generated its own power through the use of perpetual

The title of this work is a reference to the geometric formulas and figures used to spur the rhythmic and phrase concepts. The opening section utilizes phrase lengths based on the Pythagorean theorem. The

A drummy, exciting, and energetic multi-percussion trio that utilizes a centralized bass drum surrounded by three identical setups of two bongos and a concert tom for each player. This piece starts out with

Dark Passenger is an intense, visceral ride through many different musical territories. The setup consists of three sets of bongos placed back to back while the three performers frame the setup on

For percussion trio. First printing. One movement work. Spiral bound score, 10 p. and parts.

An accessible all drum trio of moderate difficulty. With a quick tempo, interlocking patterns and the sharing of two pairs of bongos, Drum Amalgam is a fun visual and sonic workout. In addition to

A lively marimba trio with layered syncopated rhythms and Latin American sonorities. Muy bueno!

A lively Jazz/Rock mallet trio with a Calypso-type rhythmic feel (ca. 6’).

An exciting follow-up to Daiki Kato's duet The Last Dance. Scored for percussion trio, this time each player has a keyboard instrument and drums.

In this percussion trio, the notion of "omnes trio" or "trio for all" is achieved through its homogeneous composition. The instruments include a shared concert bass drum, three sets of bongos, and six opera

Open Your Eyes by Ivan Trevino is a marimba trio commissioned by the Wisconsin New Works for Percussion Project, which was organized by Colin O'Day and Jordan Kamps. The piece is scored for two

Rancho Jubilee is the name of a Dominican restaurant in Washington Heights, New York. It’s fun décor and lively atmosphere mixed with Latin and Caribbean influences provided a nice

Here is a visually and aurally captivating non-pitched percussion trio based on two simple key elements. The first is a circular ensemble setup surrounding a single shared ride cymbal. The second is the

Brian Slawson expertly captures the spirit of the third movement of Beethoven's famous piano sonata with this rendition for vibraphone and two marimbas. The arrangement is rife with healthy musical

The title of this marimba trio is derived from the last name of a couple that attended college with the composer. The piece itself is inspired by the many stories the couple shared with the

Each player needs 5 drums that are graduated in size. Any kind of drum setup can be used by each player as long as the 4 highest pitches match in timbre.

Composed so that it could be performed by three or four players and still hold its laid-back, groovy feel, this piece has elements of minimalism and drumset grooves. It can be felt in two different ways