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Large Percussion Ensembles
H Sketches of the OrientBrian Mason. Here's
a great concert selection for medium level
ensembles! Very effective use of color and rhythm
make this a good choice for adding a little variety
to your program. Scored for 11 to 12 players: bells;
xylophone; marimba (4.5 oct., 2 players); vibes;
chimes; timpani; snare drum; sleigh bells; bass
drum; cymbals; finger cymbals; tam tam; mark
tree; 4 concert toms; triangle and bongos.
10023231 Percussion Ensemble . . . . . 45.00
l StrataTom Morgan. As the name implies, Strata
is written in layers. One layer is presented and
another layer or layers appear over it. It was originally
written for a very large group, so the keyboard parts
may be doubled as needed. It was premiered at
the 9th Annual Northeast Kansas Total Percussion
Camp at Washburn University, and performed at
the Mass Percussion Extravaganza featuring all the
campers. Scored for 14-plus players, you're going
to need a big stage for this one!
10470329 Percussion Ensemble
14-17 Players . . . . . . . . . . 36.00
H Three Asiatic DancesGeorge Frock. (1.)
triangle, suspended cymbal, bells; (2.) chimes,
5 brake drums; (3.) 3 high tom toms/roto toms,
triangle, wood block; (4.) suspended cymbal; (5.)
2 low tom toms, tambourine, 4 temple blocks; (6.)
bass drum, vibraphone, tamtam. 3 movements.
1007871 Percussion Sextet. . . . . . . . 13.95
l Traveling MusicStanley Leonard. Traveling
Music is a theater piece. It combines humor,
sight, and sound into a package that transcends
the concert music genre. An imaginary journey
that explores the music of the planet Earth, the
work brings unique sounds found in many of our
world cultures. Many standard concert instruments
are used along with others that are more exotic
including; caxixi, dobachi, cuica, surdo and 10
suitcases. That's right ... suitcases. Intrigued?
10458076 Percussion Ensemble . . . . . 19.95
n Upbeat SuiteP.I. Tchaikovsky, Modest
Mussorgsky & Georges Bizet/arr. Brian Slawson.
Upbeat Suite is an arrangement for percussion
quartet of three orchestral excerpts that share
common rhythmic elements of upbeat, or 2-beat,
feels: Dance of the Little Swans by Tchaikovsky;
Ballet of the Unhatched Chicks by Mussorgsky;
and, from "Carmen," Danse Boheme by Bizet.
Their cheerful nature dictates a light, bouncy
style and is enhanced by the use of grace notes
and appoggiaturas. A frequent arranger of
classical themes, Slawson is adept at capturing
the character of the original while still writing
idiomatically, and in this case accessibly, for
small mallet quartet. This is a rare marriage that
will have you thinking "Suite" thoughts of your
developing ensemble.
10435072 Percussion Ensemble
with CD-ROM. . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
n Vertigo SchmertigoChris Brooks. This
challenging yet playable rudimental drum quartet
can work in both the concert and marching
environment. Scored for marching snare, tenors
(quints), one high marching bass drum and one
low marching bass drum. A few cymbals are
also included for those big-impact moments.
Performance time is about two and a half minutes.
10083708 Percussion Ensemble . . . . . 20.00
Large Percussion
Ensembles
Medium-Advanced
and Advanced
American PatrolF. Meacham/Houllif. (1.) bells,
field drum; (2.) xylophone, (marimba or vibes), wood
block; (3.) 2 timpani; triangle; (4.) snare drum; (5.)
bass drum; (6.) cymbals.
2105344 Percussion Sextet. . . . MA 13.50
n Anitra's DanceEdvard Grieg/arr. Brian Blume.
Composed by Edvard Grieg, Anitra's Dance is
preceded by In the Hall of the Mountain King in
the famous Peer Gynt Suite. Originally scored
for strings and triangle, and with a great deal of
pizzicato playing in the strings, it allowed for a fairly
seamlessly transfer to the idiom of percussion
ensemble. The timbral palette is expanded by
the addition of several nonpitched percussion
instruments, and some of the melodic material
has been enhanced by arpeggiated harmonies and
rapid scalar passages, particularly in the marimba
voice. The result is a lovely classical adaptation that
can serve as a quiet programming contrast.
10435057 Percussion Ensemble
with CD-ROM. . . . . . . MA 40.00
H Blue Rondo a La TurkDave Brubeck/arr.
Cockarell. This arrangement of Dave Brubeck's
classic jazz standard is a great addition to your
jazz settings for percussion ensemble. Scored for
eight performers, this very fast, over four-minute
arrangement lends itself extremely well to the
percussion idiom. Instruments needed include
xylophone, two marimbas (one 4-1/2, one 4-1/3
octave), two vibraphones, tambourine, low wood
block, splash and suspended cymbal, congas,
drumset, and bass guitar. Enjoy.
10083714 Percussion Ensemble . . MA 45.00
l Blunder and Thazesarr. Larry Lawless. As the
spoonerized title suggests, you've found a slap stick
arrangement of Julius Fucik's Thunder and Blazes
(also known as Entry of the Gladiators). The melody
of the original circus march gets a treatment of
whistles, ratchets and other clownish effects giving
a rollicking boost to the spirit of Fucik's masterpiece.
If you're in search a piece that'll wake up your
audience and make them smile, look no further!
10494381 Percussion Ensemble
12 Players . . . . . . . . . MA 45.00
Brazilian BeatJoel Smales. This creative
collection presents six originals in a variety of
Brazilian drumming styles. The scoring calls for
agogo bells, shaker, whistle, cowbell, samba
whistle, ganza, repenique, snare drum and surdo.
If not all equipment is available, suggestions for
substituting with more traditional instruments are
provided. Parts can also be doubled to create
a massive sound in the Brazilian tradition. Your
audience will have a blast!
10351248 Percussion Quintet . . . MA 14.50
Celestial WelcomeKristen Shiner McGuire. A
fast-moving mixed-meter work with a contrasting
rubato section. Good four mallet writing that's not
too difficult. Scored for: glockenspiel; vibraphone;
marimba; chimes (tubular bells); snare drum/tam
tam/suspended cymbal; bass drum, cymbals (crash
cymbals/suspended cymbals) and timpani. A terrific
concert selection!
10023383 Percussion Ensemble . . MA 21.95
n ContinuumIan Briskey. Written to convey a
progression of continuous motion, this relatively
short piece provides percussion quartets with
numerous opportunities to demonstrate musicality.
Be it through extreme dynamic ranges, demanding
rudimental control, and ensemble timing and blend,
the range of musical touches will be enjoyed by
players and listeners alike.
10435055 Percussion Ensemble
with CD-ROM. . . . . . . MA 33.00
n Creepy Little Wiggly ThingsGary Gilroy.
Written for a large number of percussionists, 13
total, this piece requires a variety of instruments
both common and a little more unique that might be
associated with the title. Instrumentation includes:
two xylophones; vibraphone; two marimbas and
chimes; along with many cymbals and smaller hand
held instruments. Of special interest are: small egg
shaker; cabasa; water gong; bamboo wind chimes;
flexatone; whip and vibraslap. This fun energetic
composition is perfect for the growing ensemble or
any ensemble that just wants to have some fun!
10038007 Percussion Ensemble
13 Players . . . . . . . . . MA 40.00
n DoorsDave Hall. Doors represents the best
of what is being written for the contemporary
large percussion ensemble. Hall's complex
textures, engaging harmonies and heart-pounding
syncopated rhythms combine to create a
masterwork that should not be missed.
10320746 Percussion Ensemble
with Piano . . . . . . . . . MA 60.00
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. . . . . . . . M-MA 19.99
H Encore in JazzVic Firth. For 7 players. (1.) 4
timpani; (2.) 2 snare drums, military drum; (3.)
vibraphone, Indian drum; (4.) marimba, cowbell;
(5.) bongos; (6.) conga drum; (7.) drumset.
4786588 Percussion Ensemble . . MA 17.99
l ErlkonigFranz Schubert/arr. by David Steinquest.
The epic work by Franz Schubert has been skillfully
arranged for percussion ensemble by David
Steinquest. Being a primarily melodic piece, the
mallet instruments are accompanied by standard
orchestral battery and Timpani. Many will recognize
the introductory theme from cartoons of old.
10494390 Percussion Ensemble
14 Players . . . . . . . . . . . A 45.00
n FunkadunkScott Higgins. This mixed-meter
jam for percussion ensemble does masterful
things with timbral interplay without losing any
of its forward motion or rhythmic creativity. The
triangle part underpins more disjunct figures in
the toms and bass drum, with wood block hits
punctuating the alternation between 5/8 and 6/8
bars, or between 2, 3, and 4/4 later in the piece.
For everyone's sake, let's hope that no one tries to
clap along at your concert. The audience can just
save their clapping for the end of this fantastic bit
of fun and funk!
10435062 Percussion Ensemble
with CD-ROM. . . . . . . . . A 45.00
4 Hillbilly HeavenMurray Houllif. This country-
swing crowd pleaser simulates a kickin' bluegrass
band from start to finish! In the half-time rock
section, ad lib solo riffs by woodblocks, tambourine,
and guiro (or washboard) are backed by drum set
and unison hand claps.
10492392 Percussion Ensemble
8 Players . . . . . . . . . . MA 17.50
H Linus and LucyVince Guaraldi/arr. Crockarell.
This classic holiday favorite provides the perfect
setting for the upbeat percussion ensemble.
Scored for the developing student, this just
over three-minute piece shares the traditional
"Peanuts" theme along with a nice jazz riff section
in the middle. Scored for eight performers using
bells, xylophone, marimba, two vibraphones, large
shaker, bongos, congas, bell tree, drumset and
bass guitar, this will certainly have your holiday
concert swinging.
10083709 Percussion Ensemble . . MA 35.00
n MillenniumChris Brooks. For advanced
ensembles, this piece sparkles in a lively 5/4 meter.
The celebratory fusion feel allows all 14 players
to shine. The instruments called for are bells,
xylophone, marimba, vibraphone, four timpani,
four concert toms, bass drum, crash cymbals,
woodblock, shaker, guiro, three temple blocks,
suspended cymbal, pang cymbal, and triangle.
Sure to impress!
5622212 Percussion Ensemble . . MA 45.00
l Minor InfractionRick Dior. Masterful composer
Rick Dior brings us a short, sweet, and somewhat
perilous ride through both light and dark territory.
Minor Infraction is scored for 9 to 13 percussionists,
playable as a mallet- and timpani-only ensemble or
with a full complement of orchestral batterie and
some Latin percussion. This original composition
starts off with a sweet yet simple melody expressed
very intimately by a lone marimba and is soon
joined by other voices in harmonious fashion.
Complexity then creeps out of the woodwork with
complex time signatures, extremely fast tempi, and
a three-part musical canon performed in the round.
Finally, as if awakening from a dream, the piece
ends as it began with the solo marimba melody.
Well-crafted and a joy for the listener!
10497325 Percussion Ensemble 9-13 Players
Book/CD-ROM . . . . . . MA 45.00
n New South AfricaBela Fleck/arr. John
Hearnes. A popular tune by Bela Fleck, arranged
for more advanced percussion ensembles. Scored
for 10 players, including bass and drumset.
10005581 Percussion Ensemble . . . A 45.00
4 The REM CycleDustin Schulze. Rapid Eye
Movement or REM is a stage of sleep characterized
by the rapid and random movement of the eyes. It is
also the part of sleep where the most vivid dreaming
occurs. Part programmatic, part cinematic, part
minimalist, yet wholly original, composer Dustin
Schulze provides another fun yet challenging work
for percussion ensemble with The REM Cycle. In a
word... wow!
10497320 Percussion Ensemble 12 Players
Book/CD-Rom . . . . . . MA 40.00
RunJared Spears. This fun and upbeat sextet
uses traditional battery percussion instruments to
create a driving yet musical presentation. Several
performers play multiple instruments exploring
various percussion techniques. Instruments
include: snare drum; four tom toms; tambourine;
wood block; suspended and crash cymbals; hi-hat;
bass drum; triangle and two timpani. Very playable
and musically challenging!
10037320 Percussion Sextet. . . . MA 15.50
n Shades of GlassDustin Schulze. An elaborate
piece for large percussion ensemble that is
designed to create a hypnotic sense of euphoria
by way of layered, repetitive figures and colorful
textures. The piano plays a substantial role in adding
to the overall landscape, and the piece will require
all players to have a keen sensitivity for how the
whole ensemble is greater than the sum of its parts.
This piece is unique and challenging, and also quite
accessible for a wide variety of audiences. A CD-
ROM containing an audio recording and printable
parts is included.
10346200 Percussion Ensemble . . MA 48.00
n Sizzle!Nathan Daughtrey. A high-energy piece
using several vocal effects that really cooks! Scored
for five players (bongos, splash cym., slapstick,
claves, snare drum, sus. cym., medium tom, low
tom, hi-hat, wood block temple blocks, bass drum,
china cymbal, and log drum).
10019978 Percussion Quintet . . . MA 32.00
n SleeplessDan Moore. This Grade 5 piece
scored for 11 to 12 players gets the heart racing
with exotic colors and clever texture changes.
Listeners can't help but close their eyes and groove
along as the catchy modal melodies bubble by.
The percussion accompaniment jumps between
a single shaker and intense section drumming,
keeping the mood primal and unpredictable.
The piece calls for bells, xylophone, vibes, four
marimbas (two 4 octave, one 4 1/3 octave, one
5 octave- 5 octave marimba may be substituted
with bass guitar), four Chinese toms, big Chinese
drum or flower pot drum, medium pair of
Chinese cymbals, large pair of Chinese cymbals,
suspended cymbal, triangle, egg shaker, and wind
chimes. Substitutions are possible for the less
standard instruments. Your audience will dream
about this one!
10344439 Percussion Ensemble
11 Players . . . . . . . . . MA 45.00
n Starship GrooveWayne Lytle & David Steinquest.
Based on some of today's coolest techno music,
this upbeat, just under four-minute presentation
will certainly add a different music mix to your
concert. Written for six advanced percussionists,
this challenging composition includes the following
instrumentation: vibraphone; two marimbas (one
5-octave); bass guitar; percussion set-up #1- crash
cymbals, hi-hat, mounted tambourine, metal pipe,
cowbell, wood block, and floor tom; percussion
set-up #2- two snare drums, drum set bass drum
(horizontal) or an electronic pad triggering a bass
drum sound, and floor tom. A great challenge for
the serious ensemble.
10083715 Percussion Ensemble . . . A 40.00
n Stool PigeonJulie Davila. Need something
different and spectacular for your high school
percussion ensemble concert? Look no further!
This is an ensemble piece for 4 to 8 wooden bar
stools. That's right, bar stools. Don't let the novelty
fool you! This one takes advanced level chops!
10344448 Percussion Ensemble
4-8 Players . . . . . . . . MA 25.00
H Three BrothersMichael Colgrass. A medium
advanced work for nine players.
5074216 Percussion Ensemble . . MA 9.50
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