Afrobeat is a groove-oriented solo by Mike Hodges. It earned him 1st place at the PASIC 2004 solo competition (he also won the year before), and appears in the tenor solo compilation book,
Colin McNutt is one of the hottest names in marching percussion today. Currently the caption head and arranger for the Cadets Drum & Bugle Corps, Colin has been at the helm of many great programs over
Grooves & Chops O'Plenty is an apt description for its composer, Brian Perez. Easily one of the best players to come through the Santa Clara Vanguard (2000–2004), if not DCI, Brian has
Matt Altmire was part of some legendary SCV tenor sections in the early 90's. His solo Green Eggs & Flam earned him the 2nd place title in the 1992 Drum Corps International Individual &
This haunting work takes you on a wondrous journey that highlights the lyrical nature of the vibraphone. The piece provides the opportunity for players to explore the technical aspects of the instrument.
This work is great for developing percussionists to work on ensemble performance while being accessible to many levels. The piece is built around catchy pop riffs and grooves that give subtle hints at
Inspired by the natural rhythmic nature of a construction site, this piece emulates the different rhythms of the hammers, heavy machinery, and drilling to create unique and rhythmic textures. Using subtle
This work is a fantastic introduction for beginning percussionists to the many facets of multipercussion setups. This rhythmic duet allows players to focus on good technique across multiple surfaces. Simple
Written in memory of the composer's grandmother, this piece follows a carefully crafted musical journey through memories of a loved one. A great choice for two emerging percussionists, this marimba duo uses
This colorful, musically diverse set of 18 etudes for solo marimba is designed to help marimba players build four-mallet technique, musicality, and reading skills at the medium-easy to medium-advanced
Wanderlust is defined as "a strong desire to travel," but composer Chad Heiny aims to go deeper with this piece. He writes: "I appreciate wanderlust as a meandering of the mind that takes place (hopefully)
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's iconic Rondo Alla Turca has been reimagined for percussion ensemble by Michael J. Miller. Although faithful to the form of the original, Miller has set this version in a fast 7/8