Percussion Ensemble - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.937755 Composed by Dan Heslink. Contemporary,World. Score and parts. 128 pages. Pharaoh Publications #5983475. Published by Pharaoh Publications (A0.937755). Alexandriana for percussion ensemble (12 performers)            by Dan Heslink   The term Alexandriana is popularly used to reference the Great Library of antiquity in Alexandria, Egypt. Rooted in Alexander the Great’s global military and exploratory exploits (334 - 323 BCE), the library symbolizes the ancient Greek ever expanding worldview, especially under the influence of Alexander and his tutor, Aristotle. Alexander died long before construction of the Ancient Museum and Library of Alexandria, but the concept of a universal library was uniquely his.  The mixing of Hellenistic columns with Egyptian architecture and the housing of thousands of scrolls in Greek, Turkish, Babylonian, Egyptian and Hebrew, intensify the division of the library broadly into two large sections, one for eastern knowledge and one for western knowledge. In this musical score, typically western is the thematic concept (expressed most clearly in the chimes), the tonal, triadic-based harmony and sectional concept of form.  The music’s sectional nature parallels the library’s different rooms, each containing their own genre of knowledge (history, mathematics, poetry, etc.) Evocative of eastern musical practices are the simultaneous layers of different rhythmic subdivisions, oriental modes, and florid lines in the xylophone and vibe parts. In this score, eastern musical procedures are expressed with instruments commonly found in the Western orchestra or wind band.  The performers are encouraged to always emphasize the score’s contrasts. Passages for indefinitely pitched percussion featuring the song within the drums contrast with other passages of purely quantitative rhythm. Complexity in the interaction of parts contrast with simple rhythmic unison. Passages of thick harmony contrast with modal monophonic melodies accompanied only by indefinitely pitched sounds. Overall, there is a wide dynamic range.  During long passages of gradually accruing energy, take care to not build dynamics too quickly, and during fortissimo passages, drums should be stroked in a manner that avoids excessive aggression. The rhythmic background of 16th notes must be consistent among all players so that interlocking rhythmic motifs are consistent. Often the tom-toms have melodic passages that imitate the shape of mallet or timpani melodies. Tune the drums for a warm, round sound and select mallets accordingly. Bar percussion players should apply a flowing legato to their passage work. Soft sections are intended to sound mysterious: be sure to use mallets that match that character.  The composer assigns a performance level of difficult to this work. Performance time is 9:15. The composer, Dan Heslink, can be reached at dan@dheslink.com.

Percussion Ensemble - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1306475 By DJ Snake Feat. Justin Bieber. By Alexandra Tamposi, Andrew Wotman, Brian Lee, Carl Rosen, Justin Bieber, Louis Bell, and William Grigahcine. Arranged by Josh Ball. 21st Century,Pop. 1 pages. The BeatCave #895843. Published by The BeatCave (A0.1306475). Color-coded Top 40 chart for use with Boomwhackers, Xylophones, Keyboards, and all pitched percussion instruments.

Percussion Ensemble - Digital Download SKU: A0.929936 By Queen. By Brian May. Arranged by Alexandra Gilliam, Calvin Roberts, Cassidy FritzHaberland, Delilah Weeden, Frannie Schnadig, Hailey Janoff, Kendra McPherson, Lauren Fowler, Liam Carmichael, Malea Cummings, Matilda Johnston, Matthew Mainzer, and Michael Charles Smith. Rock. Score and parts. 2 pages. Michael Smith #4621417. Published by Michael Smith (A0.929936). This was arranged as a term project for a MarimbaLab class. Premiered May 23rd, 2019 with great acclaim and melted faces.

Percussion Ensemble - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1316039 By rema. By Alexandre Uwaifo, Divine Ikubor, Michael Hunter, Rema Gomez, and Selena Gomez. Arranged by Bradley Lithgow. 21st Century,Contemporary,Multicultural,Pop,Traditional,World. 6 pages. Bradley Lithgow #904788. Published by Bradley Lithgow (A0.1316039). I have made this an easy accessible arrangement, ideally suited for marimbas made by The Marimba Workshop (PTY) Ltd (see www.marimbaworkshop.co.za), but can be adapted for other instruments. Diatonic in C, in the style of South African Marimba Bands. I would love to hear your version of this arrangement, please drop me an email on bradley@marimbaworkshop.co.za.

By Various. By Alexandre Michel Gerard Desplat. Arranged by Josh Wells. Contemporary, Film/TV. Score and parts. 3 pages. Published by Odd Quartet

Percussion Ensemble - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.811252 Composed by Antonio J. Garcia. Contemporary,Jazz,Latin,World. Score and parts. 119 pages. Gordon Cherry #6549777. Published by Gordon Cherry (A0.811252). Two Dreams for Trombone and Percussion EnsembleDr. Justin Alexander (Director, VCU Percussion Ensemble) invited me to create a piece for trombone and percussion ensemble that had roles for more- and less-experienced players so that they could mix within the performance. I so enjoyed composing and performing this work. He estimates the overall difficulty grade of Movement I to be a three on a five-point scale and Movement II to be a four, with a grade four for the overall piece; but some players’ parts (within the eight total in the percussion ensemble) are indeed easier.The two Movements are approximately five minutes each.The first Movement  Bilita Mpash (An Amazing Dream) calls for (1) shekeré/guiro; (2) 5-octave marimba (shared with...); (3) 5-octave marimba (shared with previous); (4) claves/drum set with mounted cowbell; (5) bell/mounted cowbell/congas; (6) hi-hat/suspended cymbal; (7) bass drum; and (8) four toms/maracas.The Second Movement (Running with the Tigers) calls for (1) xylophone; (2) vibraphone/glockenspiel; (3) 5-octave marimba; (4) drum set; (5) shaker/samba whistle/congas (opt. voice); (6) triangle/bell tree/hanging bells/agogo bells (opt. voice); (7) bass drum (opt. voice); and (8) Timpani (opt. voice). Pending difficulty levels, the conga and drum set parts can optionally be split among additional percussionists. The score notes offer a stage plot and many rehearsal tips.Bilita Mpash (An Amazing Dream)The 3-2 Rumba Clave anchors this movement, launched by the shekeré. Rhythmic vamps of multiple bars form the landscape over which the trombone’s melody emerges, followed by a move to double-time 2-3 Rumba Clave (with montuno) and back. The trombone soloist improvises without chordal accompaniment for a while so could reflect on the preceding harmonies or instead freely improvise with no concern as to chord changes, while a later section requires improv over chord changes. After the recap, a surprise tag of the ending phrase in Cha Cha sets up the rubato finish. Bilita Mpash (BILL-it-uh m-POSH) is a Bantu term for an amazing dream, a dream so good that it is the polar opposite of a nightmare-a dream in a blissful state where all is forgiven and forgotten2. Running with the TigersThe opening, written-out marimba solo is somewhat of a nod to vibist Gary Burton’s influence in bringing mallets towards the expression of modern jazz. A 9/8 samba-groove (5+4) transforms to 4/4. None of the percussionists have to have a jazz background, though the drum set player would be more challenged if not already exposed to Latin drumming. The improvised solo section could be all solo trombone or could be divided among various performers, including trading. The recap of the tune begins over 5/8 samba (3+2, later 2+3). The closing arrhythmic drum-set solo crescendos as the optional surprise of percussionists’ (or additional) voices sing at the end. The title of this movement refers to a recurring dream my dad would have, as well as to the active movements of my grandson when sleeping in his earliest years.-Antonio J. GarcíaInstrumentation is for:Solo Trombone and 8-part Percussion Ensemble:shekeré/guiro, 2 5-octave marimbas, claves/drumset with cowbell, bell, congas, hi-hat, suspended cymbal, bass drum, toms, maracas, xylophone, vibraphone, glockenspiel, shaker, samba whistle, congas, triangle, bell tree, hanging bells, agogo bells, bass drum and timpani.This rhythmic and dramatic work includes improvisation by the Trombonist. Listen to the brilliant live performance featuring Mr. Garcia and the Virginia Commonwealth University Percussion Ensemble directed by Dr. Justin Alexander.

Percussion Ensemble - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.730497 Composed by James Nathaniel Holland. Contemporary,Musical/Show,Opera. Score and parts. 368 pages. James Nathaniel Holland #5021025. Published by James Nathaniel Holland (A0.730497). INDIVIDUAL INSTRUMENT PARTS 2 (2 of 2) STRINGS, HARP, TIMPANI, PERCUSSIONFull Orchestral Score (Concert Pitch), Vocal Score, Instrument Parts 1 (Woodwinds and Brass) all sold separatelyINDIVIDUAL INSTRUMENT PARTS 2 (2 of 2) STRINGS, HARP, TIMPANI, AND PERCUSSION Full Orchestral Score (Concert Pitch), Vocal Score, Instrument Parts 2 (Strings, Harp, and Percussion)OPERA SYNOPSIS:A mythical country, somewhere lost in time and space; two factions, the minority have and the majority have-not’s, are in constant violent conflict to rule the country.  Germain, a young man with mysterious origins, and for neither side,by fate meets the the prime minister and hopes for personal love. But this is not to be a happy ending. The leader of the have-not’s takes this perfect opportunity to assassinate the PM.When the attempt fails, the blame falls on Germain and leads him to his imprisonment and eventual death.GERMAIN, A Dreamer (Lyric Baritone)CHERYL, A tavern owner and girlfriend to Talleyrand (Soprano, Coloratura)TALLEYRAND, Minister of District Thirteen, Secret leader of the Dissidents (Bass)ALEXANDER, The newly elected Prime Minister of Timbaksha (Tenor)TAMINA, Alexander’s wife (Soprano)NADINE, Minister of District Five (Alto)URCHIN, A Young Teen (Male or Female Voice)WALLACE, Minister of District Nine (Baritone)OFFICER (Baritone)CHORUS: DISSIDENT, GUESTS, SERVANTS, CROWD, OFFICERSComplete Instrumentation: picc, fl12, ob, eh, cl12, tensax, bsn, hrn12, tpt12, trm12, tba, timpani, perc, hrp, strgs

Percussion Ensemble - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1305750 By Chainsmokers Feat. Kelsea Ballerini. By Alex Pall, Andrew Taggart, and Emily Warren Schwartz. Arranged by Josh Ball. 21st Century,Pop. 1 pages. The BeatCave #895191. Published by The BeatCave (A0.1305750). Color-coded Top 40 chart for use with Boomwhackers, Xylophones, Keyboards, and all pitched percussion instruments.

Percussion Ensemble - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1016552 By Tommy Tutone. By Alex Call and James Keller. Arranged by Stephen Lawhorne. Contemporary. Score and parts. 21 pages. StevoPanMan #5803047. Published by StevoPanMan (A0.1016552). Performers and audiences LOVED this tune! A medium-easy steel band arrangement of this Tommy Tutone song. BONUS: There is a part for Jumbie Jam if your ensemble includes those instruments. Also great for combined concerts with elementary groups. Arranged for: Jumbie Jam, Lead, Doubles, Guitar/Cello, Bass Pans, Electric Bass and Drum Set. One additional part included: TAB electric bass.

Percussion Ensemble - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.932854 By Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros. By Alex Ebert and Jade Castrinos. Arranged by SongBird Music. Rock. Score and parts. 1 pages. SongBird Music #6269631. Published by SongBird Music (A0.932854).

Large Ensemble Mallet Percussion, Marimba, Orff Instrument, Xylophone - Level 3 - Digital Download By Jake Owen. By R. Alex Anderson. Arranged by Doug Edwards. Children, Christmas, Film/TV, Holiday, Pop. Score and parts. 12 pages. Doug Edwards #4732023. Published by Doug Edwards

Percussion Ensemble Bass Marimba,Chimes,Cymbals,Drum Set,Drums,Suspended Cymbal,Timpani,Tubular Bells,Vibraphone,Woodblock,Xylophone - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1292753 Composed by Alex Gibson, Hans Florian Zimmer, and Ryan Romeyn Rubin. Arranged by Frits Renting, Sten Fraikin. Film/TV. 81 pages. Frits_Renting #883316. Published by Frits_Renting (A0.1292753). Interstellar, for percussion ensemble.

Percussion Ensemble Mallet Percussion - Level 1 - Digital Download By Van Halen. By Alex Van Halen, David Lee Roth, and Eddie Van Halen. Arranged by Doug Edwards. Rock. Score and parts. 8 pages. Doug Edwards #5713041. Published by Doug Edwards

Percussion Ensemble - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.884302 By MAGIC! By Adam Messinger, Alex Tanas, Ben Spivak, Mark Pellizzer, and Nasri Atweh. Arranged by Aaron Ziegler. Contemporary. Score and parts. 19 pages. Aaron Ziegler #3925219. Published by Aaron Ziegler (A0.884302). This arrangement of Magic!'s hit song Rude is a great way to challenge and excite all of the players in your steel band. A video of this arrangement is available on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-C7G3jkTD4 Difficulty: Intermediate For more information about the arranger please visit: www.AaronZieglerPercussion.com 

Percussion Ensemble - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1028170 By Barry Manilow. By Alex North. Arranged by Gordon Jamieson. Pop,Rock. Score and parts. 6 pages. Gordon Jamieson #3411989. Published by Gordon Jamieson (A0.1028170). The Dark Isle and Skye boat song for Wind Band.