Texas UIL Instrumental and Ensemble Percussion Ensemble Class 1

Bombasticus Cachophonosaurus utilizes a four measure theme that is traded between players and is supported with antiphonal patterns. The B section has a thinner texture that allows the antiphonal

The title Bon Temps comes from the Louisiana saying, "Laissez les bon temps rouler" or "Let the good times roll." Enjoy!

Inspired by Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham, this piece hits the audience square in the gut just like the master himself.

Nick Werth’s Boom Bap is an advanced ensemble piece for percussion sextet. The term “boom bap” refers to an onomatopoeia for the prominent percussive sounds in hip-hop: kick and

Looking for a groove in 7 with an exotic flavor? Look no further! Complete with layers of splashy metal over tom toms and hand drums interspersed with pentatonic motifs from the mallet

A nice tight and bright samba scored for large, medium-advanced ensemble.

This quartet set for a circle of drums, buckets, splash cymbals, and mixing bowls gets the heart pumping! It is scored to have the players face each other and share the instruments that border their

This large percussion ensemble work set in three connected movements is a sonic portrayal of the liberties afforded us by the defense of our military.

With modal melodies and ominous timbres beneath a thin layer of playfulness, Caprice Diabolique delivers! The title translates as "diabolic whim."

A lively classical work originally for piano, arranged here for mallet quintet. Appears on several state and festival lists.

This hypnotic sextet for four mallet instruments, two cajons, and two hi-hats shows true artistry both in composition and choice of sonorities. It is in a cohesive ABA form that requires dexterity as well

A Ceiling Full of Stars is a journey through space as seen through the eyes of a child, depicting the awe-inspiring infinity of space.

A colorful, exciting opener or closer for five players on one five-octave marimba. It is also available for three players on one four-octave marimba under the title Celebration III.

A staple in the literature from one of the industry's most prolific composers.

A set of three short tunes by jazz great Chick Corea fantastically arranged for advanced mallet quartet! Appears on several state and festival lists.

Circuit Breaker, scored for percussion sextet, functions as a concertino for percussion duo with percussion quartet accompaniment. While there is no set program, the impetus for the piece came from