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Large Percussion Ensembles
n Rudis BatuqueJulie Hill. This medium-easy
composition for 9 to 15 performers is a great
introduction to the Brazilian groove. An easy melody
and very repetitive rhythms make this ensemble
rather easy to prepare for a performance. Almost six
minutes in length, this is scored for bells, xylophone,
vibraphone, marimba, djembe, timbale, three tom-
toms, snare drum, drumset, shakers and an optional
bass guitar part. Optional steel and Brazilian drum
parts are also included with additional information
listed in the performance notes.
10083705 Percussion Ensemble . . . . . 40.00
H ScamperJared Spears. (1.) 4 tuned tom-toms;
(2.) snare drum; (3.) bass drum, triangle; (4.)
suspended cymbal, wood block; (5.) 2 timpani.
1012913 Percussion Quintet . . . . . . . 10.00
l ScuttlebuttJim Casella. Scuttlebutt utilizes fairly
basic instrumentation found in most band rooms. It
relies heavily on a half-time snare backbeat while
exploring various syncopated rhythms and triplet
figures in the style of electronic dance music. The
rhythmic textures are first built from scratch, one
layer at a time, allowing the performers to naturally
build their ensemble awareness and listening
skills. As the piece progresses they are expanded
to mini-features and conversational ideas that get
thrown around the ensemble in a way that's certain
to keep the audience wondering what will happen
next! Want fun? Here's a party on the page!
10495600 Percussion Ensemble . . . . . 40.00
H SerengetiChris Crockarell. An impressive
arrangement and great choice for your next concert
or event. Scored for 14 players, this piece offers a
great opportunity to showcase your entire ensemble.
10042317 Percussion Ensemble . . . . . 40.00
n ShanghaiMario Gaetano. Looking for a piece for
your large developing percussion ensemble? Look
no further than this lovely musical portrait of the
Chinese city of Shanghai. A balanced ensemble of
keyboard and battery percussion creates exciting
exchanges throughout. This one will not disappoint!
10320890 Percussion Ensemble . . . . . 29.00
n Snares, Traps, And Other Hunting Devices
Thomas Davis. (1.) bells, triangle; (2.) 2 timpani;
(3.) snare drum, police whistle, whip, maracas; (4.)
tambourine, cowbell, suspended cymbal, paper
bag, (5.) castanets, claves, sandpaper blocks, siren
whistle, wood block.
1006725 Percussion Quintet . . . . . . . 15.00
n Soundscapes 1-3 (Percussion Quintet)Darin
Kamstra. This three movement piece explores
some rather interesting percussion instruments and
techniques. While a number of common percussion
instruments are used, some unique instruments
are: ribbon crasher; rain stick; brake drum; ocean
drum; cricket and a ship's bell. This will be a good
challenge for the developed ensemble.
10063876 Percussion Quintet . . . . . . . 14.00
n SynergyChris Crockarell. Concert Ensemble.
For bongos, 3 concert toms, snare drum, 4 timpani,
2 jam blocks, triangle, brake drum, ride cymbal,
suspended cymbal, guiro. Level: 2. Duration 3:18.
5977091 Percussion Ensemble . . . . . 20.00
n TaikoScott Harding. Intense, high energy piece
for six to eight percussionists. (1) high tom-tom,
china cymbal; (2) middle tom-tom, china cymbal;
(3) low tom-tom, china cymbal; (4) large bass drum;
(5 & 6) shared bongos; (7 & 8) shared bongos.
5977727 Percussion Ensemble . . . . . 39.00
n Tiger's BloodRobert McCarthy. Heavy with
a driving Asian feel, Tiger's Blood delivers! Your
ensemble will have a blast driving this piece home
with splashy metal colors and primal rhythms.
The instrumentation is flexible as is the number of
players (as few as 7 or as many as 19). A winner!
10344436 Percussion Ensemble
7-19 Players . . . . . . . . . . . 35.00
n Topsy TurvyNathan Daughtrey. Topsy Turvy
was written specifically for the C. Alan Publications'
Ignite Series, which features entertaining yet
flexible pieces for young percussion ensembles.
The comical melody combined with the toy-like
sound effects to conjure up all of the fun one might
experience at the circus. Pull out your sense of
humor for this one!
10289363 Percussion Ensemble . . . . . 28.00
Viva PercussionWilliam Schinstine. Requiring
no mallets, this calls for: (1.) snare drum,
tambourine; (2.) field drum, suspended cymbal;
(3.) bass drum; (4.) bells, triangle; (5.) timpani or
roto-toms.
2083830 Percussion Quintet . . . . . . . . 8.95
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n 1812 OvertureTchaikovsky/arr. Houllif. Pull
out all the stops with this festive classic! Scored
for six percussionists: bells; tambourine; vibes;
triangle; marimba; tenor drum; snare drum;
bass drum; cymbals and timpani. This very
accessible arrangement with a grand finale is a
great concert closer!
5991913 Percussion Sextet. . . . . . . . 13.50
n Aboriginal DreamsRoland Barrett. From
renowned composer Roland Barrett comes
Aboriginal Dreams. It is a multi-movement
work scored for 13 players (Bells, Xylophone,
Vibraphone, 2 Marimbas, Chimes, Timpani, and 6
Battery). The first movement, Ritual, is introduced
with powerful triplets and works into a sixteenth feel
often breaking into passages of syncopated unison
rhythms. The second and shortest movement, Rain,
as the title suggests, starts gently and ripples with
fast layered triplets ending as gently as it starts. The
third movement is called Sacred Earth, Sacred Sky
and has a peaceful, relaxed character loaded with
rich harmonies in the mallet instruments supported
by cymbal effects in the battery. Pitubi Dance is
next and uses fun techniques such as bursts of
thirty-second-notes and hand clapping to enhance
the head-bobbing groove. The piece finishes with a
movement appropriately named Fire. It starts with
an out-of-meter timpani solo and explodes into
a fast, primal melody. As the movement surges
forth, the phrases get passed between the mallets,
timpani, and battery leading to a huge four-note
ending. All of your players get a chance to shine.
If you only put one percussion ensemble piece on
your program, make it this one!
10097667 Percussion Ensemble . . . . . 60.00
Africa!Jared Spears. This work opens with the
native musical colors and excitement of an African
celebration. A recreation of a war dance follows,
which will drive the music to a smashing conclusion.
Though the score calls for authentic African
percussion instruments, optional substitutions
using standard equipment may be made and are
clearly explained in the score. Exciting stuff!
10316956 Percussion Ensemble
6 Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.50
H AntiphonMichael F. Combs. For 10 players,
scored as double percussion choir. Choir I: (1.)
snare drum; (2.) snare drum; (2.) 2 snare drums;
(3.) 2 large tom-toms; (4.) 2 timpani; (5.) crash
cymbals; (6.) bass drum. Choir II: (1.) snare drum;
(2.) bongos; (3.) 2 small tom-toms; (4.) 2 timpani.
4779476 Percussion Ensemble . . . . . 24.95
n AquariumCamille Saint-Saens/arr. Matt Moore.
Written for keyboard percussion sextet, Aquarium
is an arrangement of Saint-Saens enchanting
movement of the same name from The Carnival
of the Animals. Musicality is at the forefront as
players are challenged with complex, layered lines
and multiple opportunities for rubato. Perfect for a
middle or high school ensemble!
10320755 Percussion Ensemble . . . . . 24.00
H
Bayport SketchJared Spears. A classic
percussion ensemble piece scored for eight to nine
players: xylophone; bells; marimba; optional second
marimba; chimes; vibes (or piano); two timpani;
suspended cymbals/tom-toms; snare drum.
4619680 Percussion Ensemble . . . . . 17.00
n Bluegrass RondeauEd Kiefer. Bluegrass
Rondeau is a fun piece based on four old fiddle
tunes that are woven together in rondeau form.
These time tested melodies are bright and rhythmic
and tend to stay with you long after you hear them.
Your percussionists and your audiences will love it!
10389078 Percussion Ensemble
9 Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34.00
l Boo Da-Be Da-BeGabe Musella. The New
Orleans feel of this piece will have your audience
wanting to strut in the aisles! The funky shuffle
groove and the bluesy, almost spooky melodies
combine to create a piece that is easy on the ear and
heavy to the gut. The quintessential crowd pleaser!
10494382 Percussion Ensemble
11 Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
n Brooms HildaChris Crockarell. Picture this:
six percussionists with push brooms! Add in the
optional staging and choreography, and this will be
the hit of your concert!
5509062 Percussion Sextet. . . . . . . . 30.00
Can CanJacques Offenbach/arr. Houllif.
Put your mallet players in the spotlight with this
popular classical theme! This one really moves
along, using dynamics and clean scoring to create
a quick, light sound. Scored for: bells (or vibes);
xylophone; marimba; timpani; drumset; triangle and
tambourine. The audience won't be able to resist
clapping along!
10000552 Percussion Sextet. . . . . . . . 14.50
n CentrifugalChris Crockarell. A great concert
selection for intermediate level ensembles.
10005579 Percussion Ensemble . . . . . 45.00
H CeremoniumJared Spears. A complex work in
Spears' inimitable style.
5007950 Percussion Ensemble . . . . . 20.00
n A Child's DanceJ. J. Wren. An entertaining
original that works extremely well for both
concert and festival performances. This medium-
level piece, scored for eleven players, has the
following instrumentation: bells; xylophone; two
marimbas; two vibraphones; chimes; bongos;
small shaker; suspended cymbal; splash cymbal;
two wood blocks; triangle; drumset and bass
guitar. Approximate performance time is just
over three minutes.
10083710 Percussion Ensemble . . . . . 45.00
n Circus Circus!Chris Crockarell. A regular three-
ring circus for 10 to 12 players that uses everything
but the kitchen sink!
2290369 Percussion Ensemble . . . . . 45.00
n Connecticut GrooveJoel Smales. Classic
rudimental swing style! Scored for four snare drum
parts plus bass drum with the four snare players
moving into multiple percussion sections throughout
the piece (4 toms, cowbell, whistle, wood block, hi-
hat, splash cymbal). Great concert selection!
10025624 Percussion Quintet . . . . . . . 13.50
n Cruzin' JamaicaLalo Davila. How much fun
can you fit into one number? Your audience and
ensemble will love the Caribbean feel. Scored for 8
to 12 players plus bass and optional steel drums.
5930656 Percussion Ensemble . . . . . 45.00
n Danse MacabreCamille Saint-Saens/arr. Brian
Slawson. The xylophone part from Camille Saint-
Saens' orchestral work Danse Macabre is one
of the most famous excerpts for the instrument.
The violin and clarinet parts, among others, also
feature memorable themes, many of which have
been arranged here for percussion ensemble.
The xylophone takes the prominent melodic voice
while the rest of the ensemble adds color around
it, creating a mysterious mood befitting a dance of
skeletons on Halloween night.
10435060 Percussion Ensemble
with CD-ROM. . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
n Diners ClubChris Crockarell. This percussion
sextet even includes staging directions for some
entertaining visuals.
5622196 Percussion Sextet. . . . . . . . 30.00
n Double DribbleChris Brooks. A fun novelty
piece scored for six players. Instrumentation: 5
basketballs, police whistle and samba whistle.
5977090 Percussion Ensemble . . . . . 30.00
l
Drum CelebrationStanley Leonard. This work
highlights the sounds of instruments that, through
the ages, have related the spirit of humankind to the
rhythms of life, the heartbeat of the earth, and the
motion of history. The piece begins with a magical
snare drum rhythm, which intensifies with added
bass drum, cymbals, tam-tam, and timpani. The
music progresses to a climactic, foot-stomping
celebration of the drum! This piece is scored for
eight snare drums, two cymbals, small gong, tam-
tam, bass drum, and timpani. An elegant piece!
10479265 Percussion Ensemble . . . . . 19.99
n Incantation and Festal DanceJared Spears.
Here's a fresh and exciting selection from Jared
Spears that's musically scored for eight performers.
Using traditional keyboard instruments and timpani
along with several hand percussion instruments
such as cabasa, maracas, vibraslap and
tambourine, this original work is a great addition to
any concert!
10037377 Percussion Ensemble . . . . . 17.50
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Intermediate Percussion Ensemble Collection
(for Percussion Sextet)Anthony Cirone. This
large collection of nine creative selections provides
the young developing percussion ensemble with
various opportunities to refine their talents. Using
six performers for each composition, many of
the major percussion instruments found in most
schools are used throughout each section. With
each selection combining various instrumentation,
this provides the ensemble with a good variety of
performing opportunities.
10043137 Percussion Ensemble
Collection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.99
n Jamaican Me Crazy, Mon!Lalo Davila. Time to
party! There's no way anyone can sit still when this
piece fires up! Complete with scored hand claps,
hoots and hollers, this composition of pure, high-
energy calypso rhythms and melodies will give your
audience a good dose of island fever! The piece
is a medium, grade 4 scored for xylophone, 2
marimbas, vibes, drum set, electric bass, timbales
with 2 cowbells, 2 congas, shaker, and optional
lead pan and double tenors. Ya mon!
10344438 Percussion Ensemble
9-11 Players . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
LayersAlan Keown. A hard-driving groove that
cooks to the end! Each player has a written solo to
allow them all to shine!
5397005 Percussion Ensemble . . . . . 19.95
H Lids (for 5 to 100 players)Ed Argenziano.
Scored for "as many metal and rubber trash cans
as you can find!"
5983637 Percussion Ensemble . . . . . 30.00
Look Who Showed UpPorter Eidam. This high-
energy work is intended to show off five members
of your percussion program. Along with syncopated
motifs and explosive 16th-note passages, each part
features a four-bar "as written or ad lib" solo so all
players get a chance to step into the spotlight. Have
some attention hogs in your ensemble? This is the
perfect piece for you!
10316954 Percussion Quintet . . . . . . . 14.50
H Me TarzanChris Crockarell. An incredibly
unique idea! Requires no instruments! Written for
8 to 12 players, everyone claps, snaps, taps, raps,
and does all sorts of things to create a really cool
effect. A great change of pace idea!
5362892 Percussion Ensemble . . . . . 25.00
More Contest Ensembles for Intermediate
PercussionistsMurray Houllif. This valuable
collection makes it easy to teach a wide variety
of styles! You'll find 8 original ensembles for 4 to
7 players using a wide variety of instrumentation
including marimba, vibes, drumset and timpani.
Selections include: Jazzville USA; A Gaelic Air;
Duck Sauce; Cha-Cha Romantico; Drums of Fire;
The Funk Fraternity; Armed Forces and Salonika
Peppers. Great for contest and festival use!
10037341 Percussion Ensemble
Collection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35.50
n Promenade and Ballet of the Chicks in Their
ShellsMoussorgsky/arr. Steinquest. Taken from
the popular Moussorgsky classic, this arrangement
has been cleverly adapted for the mallet ensemble
by David Steinquest. Written for six to seven
performers, this two and a half minute work also
includes some auxiliary percussion. Instrumentation
includes bells, xylophone, vibraphone, marimba,
bass drum, triangle, suspended cymbal, snare
drum and ratchet.
10083706 Percussion Ensemble . . . . . 35.00
H Ritual of the TribeChris Brooks. Full
blown, funky composition for large ensemble
(11 to 12 players).
5362900 Percussion Ensemble . . . . . 45.00
n Sacrificial RiteDavid Gillingham. A powerful
work for percussion quintet. Scored for marimba
chimes, assorted auxiliary and eight bass drums
or toms.
5524459 Percussion Quintet . . . . . . . 35.00
Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)Jonathan
Cain & Steve Perry. Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)
is a song by Journey from their album Frontiers,
released as a single on February 5, 1983. The
marimba 1 and 2 parts can be performed on
the same marimba, or on separate marimbas
if preferred. The electric bass part can also be
doubled on a bass marimba if available. Songs like
this just don't get old- your audience will love it!
10357043 Percussion Ensemble . . . . . 18.99
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