Percussion Ensemble - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.992512 Composed by Remco op den Dries. Standards. Score and parts. 16 pages. TmDrums #6664703. Published by TmDrums (A0.992512).

Percussion Ensemble - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.500876 Composed by Dallin Christiansen. Children,Folk,Latin,New Age. Score and parts. 18 pages. Dallin Christiansen #113985. Published by Dallin Christiansen (A0.500876). I wrote this piece for my general music percussion ensemble some time ago. Needless to say, we were unable to play this. However, it is still a very fun piece for percussionists who are up to playing in 7/8.

Percussion Ensemble - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1350568 Composed by Bjork Gudmundsdottir. Arranged by David R. Peoples. Classical,Contemporary,Pop,Rock. 87 pages. Bluesilhouettes Music #935388. Published by Bluesilhouettes Music (A0.1350568). If you had a day, and all you listened to was Björk, you’d have a fascinating day. The experience would be marked by a kaleidoscope of varying styles from pop, avant-garde, or jazz. Is it mainstream - probably not. But, the artist is definitely recognizable (as a name), appearing across multiple genres. As a source of background to her song ‘Come to Me,’ I borrowed a palindromic idea exploited by Radiohead in their ‘Pyramid song...’ if we truly expand a swing feel to a twelve-eight meter and extend the pattern across two measures - the eighth notes would provide a total of twenty-four possibilities - and as in this work you get four, five, six, five, four a palindrome on 45654 that (when added) equals twenty-four.This version is not a cover. Fragments of musical elements are translated into the ensemble. While occasionally exhibiting moments of dance, the composition evolves into a more profound expression, capitalizing on the musical possibilities of a percussion ensemble. This arrangement was crafted for the University of North Georgia’s percussion ensemble, directed by Dr. Steven Walker.Full mock-up digital audio: available here

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 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.793348 Composed by Minni K. Ang. Concert,Contemporary. Score and parts. 37 pages. Dr Minni Ang #4638453. Published by Dr Minni Ang (A0.793348). Rhythm of Life is built over a five beat pulse, representing the heartbeat of life on planet earth. The two basic pulses are played by different groups of instruments and passed from one group to another, but never ceasing, even as our heartbeats never cease as long as there is life in us. Over these fundamental patterns are built little phrases or solos for the various instruments, including conversations between pairs of instruments - first the timpani and tubular bells, later the marimba and xylophone, and finally the conga drums and the snare drum – these conversations represent various interactions among different groups of life on planet earth. The piece is constructed in theme and variations form.The OrchestrationPlayer One: MarimbaPlayer Two: XylophonePlayer Three: TimpaniPlayer Four: Tubular BellsPlayer Five: Snare Drum & CymbalsPlayer Six: Congas, Bass Drum & Tam-Tam

Percussion Ensemble - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1024744 Composed by Mykola Leontovych. Arranged by Matthew Kimbley. Christmas,Concert. Score and parts. 35 pages. Matthew Kimbley #4855163. Published by Matthew Kimbley (A0.1024744). Carol of the Bells. When most people hear that, they think of handbells. But why not use a glockenspiel (also known as orchestral bells)? Matthew Kimbley, when arranging this popular Christmas carol, chose to do that very thing. Add a marimba, vibraphone, chimes, wind chimes, temple blocks, two triangles, sleigh bells, claves, and bass drum, and you have an exciting arrangement of Carol of the Bells for ten-player percussion ensemble.This piece is about three and a half minutes long, and is perfect for school functions and Christmas events. This piece can technically be played by as few as five percussionists, although it is intended for ten. It is an exciting start or finish to any concert, and is great for students and professionals alike. It is written so that it can be played at nearly any speed, so it can be adjusted based on how advanced the ensemble is.This piece is fun for the audience as well as the performers!This includes the conductor score only.

Percussion Ensemble - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.795686 Composed by Mick Shaull. Arranged by Mick Shaull. Contemporary. Score and parts. 16 pages. PDQ Music #5987575. Published by PDQ Music (A0.795686). Percussion Section Cadence Percussion Ensemble Snares, Quads, Basses (5), Cymbals –Advanced Intermediate Composed and Arranged for Percussion Section by Mick Shaull. Score, Set of Parts. 16 pages. Published by PDQ Music. This composition for Percussion Section consists of a theme with 3 variations and a tag ending. The entire composition may be performed as a full cadence, or each independent section may be performed separately. While the optimal performance includes five (5) basses, the number may vary per the Percussion Section.

Percussion Ensemble - Digital Download SKU: A0.952664 Composed by Christopher Shultis. 20th Century,Instructional,Standards. Score and parts. 74 pages. American Composers Alliance Inc. #4613527. Published by American Composers Alliance Inc. (A0.952664). A collection of early works and writings for various ensembles (mostly centered around percussion) as collected by the composer.Musical Works:1. motion/less for percussion solo2. Oneiro for percussion trio3. 64 Statements re and not re Child of Tree for solo percussion and audio tapes4. Pastorale for solo percussioin and Dancer5. Friends, for piano, crotales, and narrator6. Three Short Pieces      i. Five, brass quintet      ii. Four interludes from Downward Facing Dog, for piano solo      iii. For Frank Bowen, solo flute7. Decline of the West, for female narrator and all-male heavy-metal band8. Metaphysics, for spoken voice and boom boxes, requiring 7 assistants9. Faith, for voice or any instrument10. Hope, for hand percussion, guitars, and voices (Version 2 of Decline of the West, when performed as part of the opera, Faith, Hope, and Love11. Love, for Seven Performers12. Do something/Do something else, for any number of performers13. Gesturing hands, for solo theremin14. Blindness, for solo marimba15. Written on the body, for musicians and dancersTexts:1. Synesthesia and the Re-integration of the Senses2. Experiment and Revolution, a primary role of percussion in American music3. The Politics of Improvisation

Percussion Ensemble - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1024745 Composed by Mykola Leontovych. Arranged by Matthew Kimbley. Christmas,Concert. Score and parts. 56 pages. Matthew Kimbley #4855159. Published by Matthew Kimbley (A0.1024745). Carol of the Bells. When most people hear that, they think of handbells. But why not use a glockenspiel (also known as orchestral bells)? Matthew Kimbley, when arranging this popular Christmas carol, chose to do that very thing. Add a marimba, vibraphone, chimes, wind chimes, temple blocks, two triangles, sleigh bells, claves, and bass drum, and you have an exciting arrangement of Carol of the Bells for ten-player percussion ensemble.This piece is about three and a half minutes long, and is perfect for school functions and Christmas events. This piece can technically be played by as few as five percussionists, although it is intended for ten. It is an exciting start or finish to any concert, and is great for students and professionals alike. It is written so that it can be played at nearly any speed, so it can be adjusted based on how advanced the ensemble is.This piece is fun for the audience as well as the performers!Note: the audio recording includes the optional ending.This includes both the conductor and performer scores.

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: A0.870522 Composed by Ryan Jonker. Contemporary. Score and parts. 18 pages. Ryan Jonker #5802361. Published by Ryan Jonker (A0.870522). Beginner/intermediate mallet ensemble for five or more players (marimba and vibe parts can be doubled). All parts can be played with 2 or 4 mallets. Please see YouTube link to see and hear the entire piece!

Percussion Ensemble - Digital Download SKU: A0.981000 Composed by Wayne Liesching. African,Folk,World. Score and parts. 21 pages. Wayne Liesching #3878043. Published by Wayne Liesching (A0.981000). African Village for Marimba - (Duration 2.37) Advanced. School Ensemble. Five marimbas: bass, tenor, alto, 2 sopranos. African marimba style piece where the rhythmic patterns can be challenging - polyrhythms in sections. Definite concert repertoire. SAMRO, CAPASSO https://drooble.com/wayne.liesching/ https://www.facebook.com/thecomposerman/ www.thecomposerman.compsallo.academyofmusic@gmail.com

Percussion Ensemble - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1012672 By Little Texas. By Alan Menken. Arranged by Brian Monroe. Contemporary. Score and parts. 19 pages. BLM Music Publications (https://brianmonroemusic.com) #6864923. Published by BLM Music Publications (https://brianmonroemusic.com) (A0.1012672). From the hit movie and musical, The Little Mermaid, he's a Percussion Sextet  written for Bells, 2 Vibraphone (one part also doubles on Marimba) Marimba and Bass Marimba (best played on a five octave instrument but can be performed on a 4 or 4.3) and Drum Set.  Perfect for children's concerts or light concerts.  Grade 3.

Percussion Ensemble - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.981002 Composed by Wayne Liesching. African,Contemporary,World. Score and parts. 11 pages. Wayne Liesching #3878019. Published by Wayne Liesching (A0.981002). Toccata for Marimba - (Duration 1.25) Intermediate to advanced. School Ensemble. Five marimbas: bass, tenor, alto, 2 sopranos. Delightful marimba piece where the rhythmic patterns are easy to learn.   SAMRO, CAPASSO https://drooble.com/wayne.liesching/ https://www.facebook.com/thecomposerman/ www.thecomposerman.com psallo.academyofmusic@gmail.com

Percussion Ensemble - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1025413 Composed by Jehad Choate. 20th Century,Contemporary,Film/TV. Score and parts. 67 pages. Jehad Choate #4781401. Published by Jehad Choate (A0.1025413). The Man Who Laughs is a musical portrait of Batman’s greatest adversary, the Joker (Detective Comics). This piece draws inspiration from both comic book sources and live-action performances on film and television. It features five continuous sections:One Bad Day: (Page 1) A prelude showcasing a lush melodic theme that ascribes the derangement of a normal man to the dramatic events of one bad day.How I Got These Scars: (Page 10) Introduces additional thematic material at a frantically energized pace to contrive an identity from a mind fragmented by hitting rock bottom.Why So Serious: (Page 17) Punctuates the Joker’s aggressive resolutions with a reoccurring two note motif.A Dance with the Devil: (Page 33) A fleshed-out unity of previous materials in a romantic waltz-like style.Giggling in a Corner and Bleeding: (Page 47) A dynamic and provocative bout of hysteria that challenges the speed and dexterity of a player in the same way the Joker challenges the ideological resolve of Batman. By the end of this section, the audience might feel like they have been attacked by the Joker, influenced by him, or may have actually been the Joker all along.