Percussion Ensemble - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.972638

Composed by James Siddons. 20th Century,Concert,Contemporary. Score and parts. 14 pages. James Siddons Music and Writings #3025013. Published by James Siddons Music and Writings (A0.972638).

Dance of the Wind-Up Toys is for one clarinet in Bb, one cello, percussionist(s), and mime dancer(s). This work may be performed by instruments only; the percussion part being performed by one, two, or three performers.If a mime performer, or one or more dancers, also perform, the instrumental ensemble must be on the stage with them. The mime or dancer(s) enter the stage at measure 20 and either 1) perform until the end (m. 91), or 2) perform from m. 20 to m. 41, then leave the stage, and then return at m. 67. Costumes: the instrumentalists may be in costume as well as the performers, if desired. See the title page for suggestions. This piece is meant to be energetic, theatrical, and fun to perform as well as to watch.
Program Note Dance of the Wind-Up Toys was composed in April-May 1968, when composer James Siddons was 19 years old. It was inspired by mime performers as well as the mechanical toys common in the early twentieth century.

Percussion Ensemble - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1328234

By Keith Anderson. By Camille Saint-Saens. Arranged by Keith Anderson. Chamber,Contemporary,Instructional. 48 pages. Keith Anderson #916224. Published by Keith Anderson (A0.1328234).

Danse Bacchanale is taken from the 19th-century opera Samson and Delilah by French composer Camille Saint-Saëns. The opera tells the story of the Biblical account of Samson and Delilah from the book of Judges. Samson has been given unnatural strength and has become a mortal enemy of the Babylonians. Delilah seeks to seduce Samson in an effort to get him to reveal the source of his strength, allowing the Babylonians to capture and humiliate him. 

The Danse Bacchanale represents this interaction between Samson and Delilah, telling the story of their relationship, the seduction, and the eventual capture. It ends with the “bacchanale�, a wildly celebratory dance.

Percussion Ensemble - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.942719

Composed by Frank Pugh. Celtic,Contemporary,Standards. Score and parts. 8 pages. Frank Pugh #3550781. Published by Frank Pugh (A0.942719).

The title of Dandelion Wind comes from watching the white seeds blow off of a dandelion head in a strong breeze.  Once in motion, the seeds travel with the wind until they come to a final resting place on the ground below.  This piece flows along in that vein of a seedling's windblown journey.

Although two marimbas were used in the sound file, the piece works equally well with vibraphones, xylophones, or a vibe/xylo/marimba mix.  It has a slight Celtic feel to it, and it comes in at just over 1:30 if played at the minimum suggested tempo.  It's a great choice for your percussion ensemble or to showcase a pair of mallet players in your program.  The piece only requires one mallet per hand.

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I would love to know where my music is being performed if you care to share it.  Thanks!

Percussion Ensemble - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.972637

Composed by James Siddons. 20th Century,Contemporary. Score and parts. 4 pages. James Siddons Music and Writings #3025021. Published by James Siddons Music and Writings (A0.972637).

This is the percussion part for Dance of the Wind-Up Toys by James Siddons. It shows the hi-hat, cymbal, and snare drum. This part may be played by one, two, or three percussionists, and is to be used in conjunction with the full score, for clarinet, cello, mime or dancer(s), and this percussion part. For full score, see SMP item number SO 200939.

Percussion Ensemble - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1012113

Composed by Jannes Jacobs. Contemporary,Halloween. Score and parts. 50 pages. Jannes Jacobs #3569427. Published by Jannes Jacobs (A0.1012113).

When you close your eyes you can see the skeletons dancing and witches flying around. The composer wanted to show a different side of the monsters than we have in our imagination.

Percussion Ensemble - Level 5 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.864018

Composed by Jordan Grigg. Concert,Contemporary,Standards. Score and parts. 91 pages. Jordan Grigg #3547857. Published by Jordan Grigg (A0.864018).

Percussion Ensemble - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1033123

Composed by Joe Kost. Rock,World. Score and parts. 2 pages. Joe Kost #6718221. Published by Joe Kost (A0.1033123).

8 player percussion ensemble that shows off the players ability to count, improvise, and play complex rhythms. Tribal Dances passes solos around to give an idea of a tribal dance and then they all come together to improvise 4 bars. .

Percussion Ensemble - Digital Download

SKU: A0.884319

By Van Halen. By Ivy Hunter, Marvin Gaye, and William Stevenson. Arranged by Aaron Ziegler. Contemporary. Score and parts. 18 pages. Aaron Ziegler #6246063. Published by Aaron Ziegler (A0.884319).

The Martha & The Vandellas classic Dancing in the Street (covered by Mick Jagger & David Bowie) is a classic that audiences will instantly recognize. This easy chart is a great addition to any gig book, and is sure to get your band and audience dancing. .

Percussion Ensemble - Digital Download

SKU: A0.884322

By The Kinks. By Ray Davies. Arranged by Aaron Ziegler. Rock. Score and parts. 31 pages. Aaron Ziegler #6266557. Published by Aaron Ziegler (A0.884322).

This steel band arrangement of the Kinks pop/rock hit Come Dancing will be a blast for your steel band and audiences. .

Percussion Ensemble - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.987023

Composed by Van Cao. Arranged by Do Bao. 20th Century,Instructional,Musical/Show,Traditional,World. Score and parts. 66 pages. NEWAGE MEDIA #3025451. Published by NEWAGE MEDIA (A0.987023).

Dan Chim Viet (VietNam birds), the most famous song of Van Cao arranged for soprano saxophone and orchestra by Do Bao 

Percussion Ensemble - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.777093

Composed by Terry Rendall and Werner Thomas. Arranged by Scott Meister. Contemporary. Score and parts. 8 pages. Scott Meister #4278123. Published by Scott Meister (A0.777093).

Great tune for audience participation. Everybody knows how to do the Chicken Dance.  Start out half speed and double time the last time thru.  A lot of laughs for your audience. .

Percussion Ensemble - Digital Download

SKU: A0.928499

Composed by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Arranged by Arranged by Jared Rountree. Christmas,Romantic Period. Score and parts. 10 pages. Jared Rountree #6117863. Published by Jared Rountree (A0.928499).

Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy by Tchaikovsky arranged for marimba, vibraphone, glockenspiel, timpani and optional bass steel drums by Jared Rountree.