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 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1011398 Composed by Derek Larson. 20th Century,Contemporary. Score and parts. 1 pages. Derek Larson #3395773. Published by Derek Larson (A0.1011398). Clouds on the River is an easy percussion ensemble that is pleasing to the ear and easy to accomplish. The piece requires 12 players but is easier with 13 (dividing up the marimba part between two players). The emphasis is on the mallet instruments, but there is no vibe part. The chimes part can be played on the Vibes with hard mallets if there are no chimes. The instrumentation is: Timpani, Cymbals, Gong, Glockenspiel, Xylophone, Marimba, Chimes, Congas, Snare, Bass Drum, Triangle, Rainstick.

Percussion Ensemble - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.984036 Composed by Andrew Charles Naylor and Roma Connie Waterman. Arranged by Jilly Cooke. Contemporary. Score and parts. 72 pages. Jilly Paige Cooke #5797561. Published by Jilly Paige Cooke (A0.984036). Paul Williams's beloved tune from the Jim Henson Company's timeless Christmas special Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas is now available as an arrangement for percussion ensemble!Originally performed in December 2019 by the University of Iowa School of Music's percussion studio, under the direction of Dr. Dan Moore, this lively, jazzy arrangement was lovingly crafted by Iowa Percussion's own Jilly Cooke, a music education major who was a junior at the time of this arrangement's premiere. As a lifelong fan of the Muppets (and a promising aspiring puppeteer herself), Cooke cleverly weaves in numerous references to various tunes and styles that have influenced her musical preferences and career (with notes in the score to bring out these musical quotes). Beginning with a faithful adaptation of the original gospel-waltz ballad feel from the TV special, the arrangement swiftly transitions into a toe-tapping, New Orleans-style second-line groove with a solo section and a witty trade-off section in the middle.Instrumentation of 8 players includes: Vibraphone 1 (preferably includes E3), Vibraphone 2, Marimba 1/Accordion (optional use of amplified Melodica), Marimba 2 (preferably includes F2), Bass Marimba (premiere performance used Bass MalletKAT, optional use of Bass Guitar and/or Keyboard Patch), Piano, Drum Set, and Auxiliary Percussion (includes Mark Tree, Suspended Cymbal, Triangle, and important gospel-style Tambourine).

Percussion Ensemble - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.730477 Composed by James Nathaniel Holland. Contemporary,Musical/Show,Opera. Score and parts. 284 pages. James Nathaniel Holland #4108107. Published by James Nathaniel Holland (A0.730477). On the Wings of the Scarlet Messenger by American composer James Nathaniel Holland. This is part 2 of 2 publications of the individual instrument parts for the opera. Full Score (in concert pitch), Piano Vocal Score, and Instruments Part 1 (woodwinds and brass) sold separately. The instrumental parts included in part 2 publication are (strings, harp, timpani and percussion) and this part can be used to enhance a production with the piano/vocal score.  Opera synopsis: This 21st Century opera or musical drama is adapted from the classic novel of Henry James, On the Wings of a Dove except it is set in the mythical South Pacific island of Soon Rafa. Leads include soprano, mezzo soprano, tenor, and bass with chorus, Asian dance and minor roles. One of the few operas with a love duet between a soprano and bass. Great ensemble scenes. Great for university productions and young voices. Dramatic and beautiful orchestration. Yet to be premiered.YouTube Demo playlist presentation: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEcbVsA36MCvHG_MTBdv7x2UNjwG27sMaComposer website:  http://lacoronadelossantos.net/jamesnathanielholland.html

Percussion Ensemble - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.730494 Composed by James Nathaniel Holland. Contemporary,Musical/Show. Score and parts. 326 pages. James Nathaniel Holland #4800780. Published by James Nathaniel Holland (A0.730494). Advisory: Ballet story contains adult situation and themes. Not suitable for audiences or performers under the age of 18.  INDIVIDUAL INSTRUMENT PARTS 2 (Strings, Harp, Timpani and Percussion). Piano Score, Full Orchestral Score, Individual Parts (Part 1) Sold Separately. American composer, James Nathaniel Holland, brings a ballet adapted from the first century Roman novel by Gaius Petronius (cir. 50 A.D.) to the stage. An entertaining ballet for adults (not suitable for general audiences under the age of 18), celebrating the male ballet dancer's physique and a laugh at our own human sexuality. The comedy is a romp of three gay protagonists and their adventures and misadventure in ancient Rome and their characters; an ex-gladiator, Enclopius, his young lover, Giton, and an upper class snob, Ascyltos. It should also be said that this ballet is not pure gratuitous vulgarity, there is a interweaving story containing a deeper message of real human relationships, the satire of ancient Roman archetypes, and a humorous glimpse into ancient Roman life that still rings true even 2,000 plus years later. Regardless of the subject matter, Holland's original music is fantastic tapestry of counterpoint, set in a sort of atonal-ism and heavy percussion, evoking a period of history no longer available to us. Although not all cues and counterpoint is contained here, this piano score is extremely useful for either a performance with 2 pianos and percussion and a dance company, a director's/choreographer's score, or a concise conductor's score, or rehearsal score. Measure numbers line up with the full score. An orchestral, performance CD is available for those company's on a budget.

Percussion Ensemble - Level 1 - Digital Download Composed by Jim Henson and Sam Pottle. Arranged by Brian Monroe. Contemporary. Score and parts. 9 pages. BLM Music Publications (https://brianmonroemusic.com) #6737583. Published by BLM Music Publications (https://brianmonroemusic.com)

Percussion Ensemble - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.939390 Composed by Adam Grim. 20th Century,Concert,Standards. Score and parts. 50 pages. Adam B. Grim #6210963. Published by Adam B. Grim (A0.939390). The COVID Awakening is a marimba quartet for two 5.0 octave instruments. This piece is inspired by minimalism and minimalist compositional techniques combined with layering found in West African drumming, though it is not the only source of this specific technique. It was written during the beginning of the summer of 2020, when the Coronavirus, COVID-19, had started its grips on the United States in the forms of illness, death, and economic and emotional distress. This piece reflects on these early feelings of quarantines and sheltering in place, and using the techniques listed above the listeners are pulled in to listen between the notes. These reflections are found not in the music itself, but is different with every listen. The listeners’ ears will venture as they wish, and make this piece new with every performance, even though the notes and rhythms never change. Instrumentation: Two 5.0 octave marimbas, though only one marimba needs to be the full range. Marimba 1 can be a much smaller instrument if necessary. I’d suggest using rubber/latex mallets. Unless the performance is in a reasonably dry hall, this articulation and tone benefit does wonders for this piece. Each player needs only 2 mallets.

Percussion Ensemble - Digital Download SKU: A0.1012678 Composed by Benjamin Hanby (1864). Arranged by Brian Monroe. Christmas. Score and parts. 11 pages. BLM Music Publications (https://brianmonroemusic.com) #6870123. Published by BLM Music Publications (https://brianmonroemusic.com) (A0.1012678). Up on the Housetop  has been a standard Holiday section for over 150 years.  This version was written for  5-8+ piece percussion ensemble.  The piece can be played by a minimum of 2 Bells, 2 Xylophones (on same 1 instrument) and Marimba.  Percussion parts include Percussion 1:  2 Temple Blocks, Slide Whistle and Triangle.  Percussion 2:  Sleighbells.  Grade 1.5   Great for young percussionists!

Percussion Ensemble - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1012681 Composed by 16h Century. Arranged by Brian Monroe. Contemporary. Score and parts. 21 pages. BLM Music Publications (https://brianmonroemusic.com) #6871551. Published by BLM Music Publications (https://brianmonroemusic.com) (A0.1012681). Scored for 9 piece percussion ensemble, Deck the Halls is a great intermediate piece for the holiday percussion ensemble.  Scored for Bells, Xylophone, 2 Marimbas (played on 1 instrument) Chimes, Snare Drum (w/Triangle), Bass Drum, Tambourine Sleighbells and Timpani (w/temple blocks) this is a great piece for your junior high level percussionists.  Grade 2   .

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 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1013927 Composed by Tsoof Baras. Contemporary,Instructional,Standards,World. Score and parts. 15 pages. Tsoof Baras #6663539. Published by Tsoof Baras (A0.1013927). Players - 4Instrumentation - Snare drum, Concert toms, Kick drum.I wrote this piece for one of my school percussion ensembles trying to fill a gap in percussion ensemble drumming pieces. In my search for great pieces, some were too hard, others too easy. So, I decided to write my own.The piece also draws inspiration from funk and Taiko drumming. It also pays homage to the great percussion composer Kevin Tuck and his piece Summon the Spirits, who has created drumming pieces that are the staple of percussion music all around the world.As always, the aim is that the ensemble has fun and enjoys the groove. Coming from a long background of Latin and African drumming styles, my compositions place a heavy emphasis on feeling the rhythm and hearing all the parts lock in, rather than being accurate.

Percussion Ensemble - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1018804 Composed by Réal Dubois. Arranged by Réal Dubois & Gaétane Poitras & Imprevu Group. Celtic,Contemporary,Folk,Musical/Show,Standards. Score and parts. 1 pages. Réal Dubois #2069287. Published by Réal Dubois (A0.1018804). Aujourd’hui, je vous fais connaître et entendre une musique intrumentale unique et authentiquement du Québec dans une nature typiquement folklorique et traditionnelle. /// Today, I know you and hear a unique instrumental music and authentic Quebec in a typical folk and traditional nature.

Percussion Ensemble - Digital Download SKU: A0.1018797 Composed by Réal Dubois. Arranged by Réal Dubois & Gaétane Poitras & Imprevu Group. Celtic,Contemporary,Film/TV,Folk,Standards. Score and parts. 1 pages. Réal Dubois #2069251. Published by Réal Dubois (A0.1018797). Aujourd’hui, je vous fais connaître et entendre une musique intrumentale unique et authentiquement du Québec dans une nature typiquement folklorique et traditionnelle. /// Today, I know you and hear a unique instrumental music and authentic Quebec in a typical folk and traditional nature.

Percussion Ensemble - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1018802 Composed by Réal Dubois. Arranged by Réal Dubois & Gaétane Poitras & Imprevu Group. Celtic,Contemporary,Folk,Musical/Show,Standards. Score and parts. 1 pages. Réal Dubois #2069269. Published by Réal Dubois (A0.1018802). Aujourd’hui, je vous fais connaître et entendre une musique intrumentale unique et authentiquement du Québec dans une nature typiquement folklorique et traditionnelle. /// Today, I know you and hear a unique instrumental music and authentic Quebec in a typical folk and traditional nature.

Percussion Ensemble - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1018803 Composed by Gaétane Poitras. Arranged by Gaétane Poitras & Réal Dubois & Imprevu Group. Celtic,Contemporary,Folk,Musical/Show,Standards. Score and parts. 1 pages. Réal Dubois #2069273. Published by Réal Dubois (A0.1018803). Aujourd’hui, je vous fais connaître et entendre une musique intrumentale unique et authentiquement du Québec dans une nature typiquement folklorique et traditionnelle. /// Today, I know you and hear a unique instrumental music and authentic Quebec in a typical folk and traditional nature.