Larger Percussion Ensemble Music

Flesh and Bone takes its name from the two soloists featured in the work. The first soloist plays their instruments using their hands (as in flesh), and the second soloist plays with sticks (as in

This piece is included in a collection of flexible ensemble pieces by Kevin Kaisershot. Titled for its minor key, the piece is in the style of a Spanish dance.

This wonderfully spooky piece is included in a collection of flexible ensemble pieces by Kevin Kaisershot. It's in a lilting compound meter similar to works such as Danse Macabre. Perfect for

This happy little tune is included in a collection of flexible ensemble pieces by Kevin Kaisershot. It could easily fit into a dance suite or light opera.

This delightful number is included in a collection of flexible ensemble pieces by Kevin Kaisershot. It is elegantly scored with well-integrated battery parts. A treat for the ear!

This apprpriately named piece is included in a collection of flexible ensemble pieces by Kevin Kaisershot. It trots along creating a holiday atmosphere, though the piece can be played at any time of

This dynamic work is included in a collection of flexible ensemble pieces by Kevin Kaisershot. The tango-like melody is cleverly joined throughout by sporadic statements from metallic battery

This lively gigue is included in a collection of flexible ensemble pieces by Kevin Kaisershot. The added battery parts make this arrangement all the more danceable!

This charming work is included in a collection of flexible ensemble pieces by Kevin Kaisershot. It has a march-like quality suitable for a lively procession or overture.

This fun piece is included in a collection of flexible ensemble pieces by Kevin Kaisershot. It is reminiscent of pop music of the 1960s. Don't be surprised if someone in the audience yells "More

This enjoyable piece is included in a collection of flexible ensemble pieces by Kevin Kaisershot. True to the title, two simple but complementary lines comprise the melody.

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

The Circus Bee is a circus march composed by Henry Fillmore in February 1908. The march is named after an imaginary circus newspaper and reflects Fillmore's personal enthusiasm for the excitement

After a slow and ominous introduction, Norrskens Dans establishes itself as tour-de-force work not for the feint of heart. Driven by a large assortment of keyboard instruments and four

A programmatic work for percussion orchestra inspired by the story of the Tower of Babel from the Book of Genesis. The piece is divided into three sections that follow the story, each with its own theme.

Cuban dancers would describe mambo as "feeling the music," in which sound and movement were merged through the body. This original work features many familiar licks and riffs from several of the famous

With the castanets acting as your time keeper, or tapping toe, Tip Toes is a quick, light piece to add to any concert. The construct of the piece gives performers the opportunity to work on

An original composition written for steel pan ensemble in celebration of the community of pan players around the world. Easily adaptable for any style pan, this work is an excellent choice for two or more

Loud Up de Soca means it's time to fire up the band. Written in a soca style, "(so)ul of (ca)lypso," this original and lively chart for steel pan ensemble will delight performers and audiences

When the composer's son was five years old, the two would go down to their basement and play marimba together. The boy would play an ostinato given to him by his mother, who would play a melody over top.

This advanced carnival style tune for steel band comprises high energy, challenging technical demands and fun catchy melodies. Its up-tempo nature is reminiscent of the Panorama performances one might hear