Larger Percussion Ensemble Music

With recurring thematic elements, repetitive rhythmic patterns, and expansive chords in the keyboard parts, this contest and recital standard finishes strong. Dramatic syncopations create a feeling of

For advanced ensembles, this piece sparkles in a lively 5/4 meter. The celebratory fusion feel allows all fourteen players to shine. Sure to impress!

On your mark...get set...rotate! Wait, what? That's right, rotate! In this piece, percussionists physically move to other positions onstage to play different instruments (and try to stay in the right place

The Highway is a powerful piece for six percussion players and string bass. The composition takes the listener through a series of forward-moving twists and turns. Sometimes the

Inspired by the Book of Revelation, Gillingham's Angels of the Apocalypse is a dramatic work for 5 keyboard percussion and 3 battery percussion that features lush, chromatic harmonies, gorgeous

This classic holiday favorite provides the perfect setting for the upbeat percussion ensemble.  Scored for the developing student, this arrangement shares the familiar theme along with a nice jazz riff

Blur is a med-advanced percussion ensemble piece, featuring a large sound palette and an exciting, driving rhythmic force. As the title suggests, the texture of the piece moves from thin and

Traditional Burgundian carol arranged for 12 to 14 players with a Latin-funk groove.

Mixed meter, intense rhythms, and striking timbres combine to form this work of sheer drumming power! This one will get anyone's attention!

Minor Infraction is a short, sweet, and somewhat perilous ride through both light and dark territory. This original composition starts off with a simple melody expressed very intimately by a lone

Syzygy, meaning the alignment of celestial bodies, is reflected in this work for mallet ensemble. The piece uses multiple rhythmic and melodic themes to create a juxtaposition between feelings of

The exotic melodies and syncopated rhythms work hand in hand in this hard grooving piece by Chris Brooks. It is in an edgy 7 feel with punched accent throughout. The gaps in melody are filled

An elaborate piece for large percussion ensemble 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

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 arrangement lends itself extremely well to the