Percussion Ensemble Music for the Secondary Classroom

An exciting bluesy piece that will be a blast for an advanced percussion ensemble to perform. This piece features exciting moments that vary from fast-paced ensemble sections to reduced grooves in the style

An exploration of rhythmic relationships within odd time meters, with a fusion of the harmonic languages of jazz and pop music. At its core, this piece is made up of an omnipresent, spiraling rhythmic five

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

Fixtures in the Fold is a quartet for percussion that was inspired by the memoir of the famous musician and poet, Patti Smith. In it, Smith discusses the relationship between several objects she

Don’t Look Left! features three performers on a partial drum set, with each player having a kick bass drum, tom, and snare drum. The piece features traditional rudimental vocabulary,

Here is a virtuosic solo for marimba with percussion ensemble accompaniment. It has a Latin flavor with an addictive, heavy groove throughout. Every member of the accompanying ensemble will have as much fun

Rhapsody in Blue is one of the most recognizable pieces of orchestral music in the world. Its melodies have been used in countless films, commercials, cartoons, and have been adapted and arranged

Utilizing a large array for percussion orchestra, piano, and synthesizer, various natural sounds such as bird calls, organic wooden effects, and leafy bundle rods are used to embellish the modern

By design, Trio uses relatively inexpensive instruments and has a compact setup. Some are found instruments like cans, glass bottles, and planks of wood. The rest of the instruments are more

Combining asymmetrical rhythms with an octatonic melody, this brilliantly tempestuous piece features split rhythms and melodies, requiring the performers to know their own part as well as their

A tribute to the composer's father, who was a used car salesman by day and a dance band drummer by night. It is a complex but highly entertaining composition that creates a musical landscape reflecting upon

Quintet for unpitched percussion instruments. It features a large array of concert and marching drums and auxiliary percussion instruments. The piece is set up in such a way that the performers face inward

After a nice soupy intro, this piece busts into a smooth, straight groove and later explodes into a fast, primal jam reminiscent of classic Carlos Santana. This one gets the heart racing in the best

Published posthumously in 1855, Frederic Chopin's Fantaisie-Impromptu has become a beloved test piece in the modern-day pianist's repertoire and remains one of his most popular compositions today.

After returning home from the Amazon jungle in Peru, Jim Casella wrote this work as a testament to the spirit of connectedness he experienced. This advanced ensemble piece for 14 players features a

A tightly constructed piece featuring a solo snare drummer and percussion trio. Loaded with serious groove and artistry in all parts. Sure to please all around!

Billy Joel's fantastic rag with a hoedown twist has been entertaining fans for years! Its fun character lends itself perfectly to this wonderful arrangement for mallet ensemble and rhythm