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 - Digital Download SKU: A0.953210 Composed by Robert Carl. Contemporary. Score and parts. 30 pages. American Composers Alliance Inc. #4718325. Published by American Composers Alliance Inc. (A0.953210). The second in a series, scored for 8 percussionists and fixed media. PDF download includes score with fixed media download link - contact sales@composers.com for any inquiries into part sales or rental.Percussion needed:Perc. 1: three suspended cymbals (small: high; ,edium; large: low), edium-sized woodblockPerc. 2: 4 tom-toms, glockenspielPerc. 3: low bass drum, medium-sized tam-tam, vibraphonePerc. 4: timpani: 3 drums, 28, 26, 24 (also plays chimes w/#6)Perc. 5: marimba (also plays vibraphone w/#3)Perc. 6: medium-sized bass drum, chimesPerc. 7: large tam-tam, crotales (2 octave set)Perc. 8: three suspended cymbals

Percussion Ensemble - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.933463 Composed by Mark Attebery. Children,Contemporary,World. Score and parts. 47 pages. Mark Attebery Studio #6722015. Published by Mark Attebery Studio (A0.933463). The Emperor and the Nightingale for Percussion Octet is adapted from my ballet score for Oakland Ballet, based on Hans Christian Andersen's The Nightingale.This nine-minute percussion arrangement features the following scenes: Prologue, Emperor, Tai-Chi, Kitchen Maid, Nightingale, Mechanical Bird & Epilogue.This is a moderately advanced piece for high school or college. http://markattebery.com/music.htmlSearch Mark Attebery at Sheet Music Plus for more percussion music. Percussion 1 Orchestra BellsPercussion 2 Bird Call, Congas, Xylophone, Temple BlocksPercussion 3 Bird Call, Vibraphone, Crash Cymbal, RachetPercussion 4  Vibraphone, ChimesPercussion 5  4.0 Marimba Percussion 6  4.5 Marimba, Guiro Percussion 7 Bird Call, Small Bass Drum (or Large Tom), Large Bass Drum, Snare Drum Percussion 8 Bird Call, Tam-Tam, Suspended Cymbal

Percussion Ensemble - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.922116 Composed by Traditional French Carol. Arranged by Roger K. Myers. Christian,Christmas,Instructional,Standards. Score and parts. 68 pages. Roger K. Myers #4346147. Published by Roger K. Myers (A0.922116). March of the Three Kings incorporates a Janissary Band sound to present this less frequently heard carol in a new and appealing way. A fine choice for High School and College holiday concerts.Requires two 4.3 octave or larger marimbas with one instrument shared by two players.Player 1 - Bells, Player 2 - Xylophone, Player 3 - Vibraphone, Player 4 - Marimba 1, Player 5 - Marimba 2, Player 6 - Marimba 3 (Bass clef), Player 7 - Chimes, Player 8 - Timpani (4), Player 9 - Marching Drum, Player 10 - Bass Drum & Cymbals, Player 11 - Bass Drum, Player 12 - Sistrum, Tambourine, Finger Cymbals, Suspended Cymbal, Player 13 - Triangle & Gong, Player 14 - Piano, Player 15 - Bass

Percussion Ensemble - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.942726 Composed by Frank Pugh. Standards. Score and parts. 24 pages. Frank Pugh #6018905. Published by Frank Pugh (A0.942726).  I wrote Nuevo-Nueve for an ensemble of nine new first-time percussion students.  Nuevo meaning new or different, and Nueve meaning nine, seemed to be a good title for the piece.  Going along with the concept of nine, the song is written in nine bar phrases and has a total of 99 measures as well.  It uses simple and repetitive patterns to introduce students to the instruments that are utilized in the piece.  Out of the nine students that I originally wrote it for, six were wind players and the other three had never read music.  They had great success with it (and a lot of fun, too!).     The first four parts are all listed as generic mallet parts, and all work pretty well with whatever mallet instruments that you have available.  Part 3 and 4 double each other, but part 4 is in bass clef.  They are written on the same sheet.  If you have the equipment for it, I recommend the following instrumentation: Part 1:  bells or marimba Part 2:  vibraphone Part 3:  marimba Part 4: (optional, bass clef, doubles part 3):  bass guitar, keyboard, or mallet controller Part 5:  hi-hat cymbal, suspended cymbal, mounted tambourine Part 6:  guiro, castanets, maracas, two pitched toms Part 7:  drum set Part 8:  suspended cymbal, china cymbal, splash cymbal, triangle Part 9:  concert bass drum, cabasaBe sure to check out my other small ensemble arrangements here on Sheet Music Plus, and thanks for taking a look!

Percussion Ensemble - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1075547 Composed by Brian Monroe. 20th Century,Instructional. Score and parts. 48 pages. BLM Music Publications (https://brianmonroemusic.com) #679741. Published by BLM Music Publications (https://brianmonroemusic.com) (A0.1075547). Celebrations is a mixed percussion ensemble octet utilizing both keyboard and non keyboard percussion instruments. It was written in memory of Ohio Band Director, Dan Meeks. In life we celebrate many occasions: birthdays, holidays, vacations, winning seasons, winning the lottery, anniversaries, marriages and births, just to name a few. But at times of loss we can also celebrate those who have left an indelible mark on us. Parents, mentors and teachers fit into this category. This piece is written to celebrate learning and though who guided us on our path. Specifically this piece is dedicated in memory of Dan Meeks, a teacher, band director, percussionist, husband and dad who touched so many lives teaching and guiding his family, friends and students through part of their lives. We are forever in debt to people like Dan and celebrate them. Dan would often say, Just Have Fun! This piece is written with that joy and love of life in mind. Thanks Dan, you always made it fun. Parts: Part 1: Bells (w/hard plastic mallets) Part 2: Xylophone & Crotales (or Bells) (w/medium plastic mallets) Part 3: Vibraphone (w/medium cord mallets) Part 4: Marimba 1: (w/medium yard mallets) Part 5: Marimba 2: if possible 4.5 or 5 octave play lower notes. (w/medium yard mallets) Part 6: Percussion 1: Snare Drum & Sleighbells Part 7: Bass Drum, Gong, Suspended Cymbal & Triangle Part 8: Timpani.

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 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.710912 Composed by Richard Rodgers. Arranged by Tsuyoshi Yoroiguma. Broadway,Film/TV. Score and parts. 16 pages. Tsuyoshi Yoroiguma #2002971. Published by Tsuyoshi Yoroiguma (A0.710912). This is a well known musical number. And people loves the simple melody. Teachers can choose it for a music class,band or orchestra. Students will enjoy it. This PDF file includes 8 types of short quartet arrangement. Score #1 : 4 Flutes Score #2 : 4 Bb Clarinets Score #3 : 2 Alt./Ten./Bar.Saxophones Score #4 : 2 Trumpets/2 Trombones(or Euphoniums) Score #5 : 2 F Horns /Euphonium / Tuba Score #6 : Glocken 2 players / Vibraphone 2 players Score #7 : 2 Sop./ Alt./Ten. Recorders Score #8 : 2 Violines / Viola /Cello(or Contra Bass) Playing time is 1min 5sec. When you play this quartet,please use a score. Visit arranger's sample. https://youtu.be/acnoMKemslM.