Percussion Ensemble Trios

3x3 is a percussion ensemble for young players written as a fast scherzo.  The title comes from the fact that it is a work for 3 players with 3 instruments each.  Beyond this, it is

The resurgence of the sea shanty as a cultural phenomenon in 2020 was a perfect flashpoint for this collection of 16 well-known and rediscovered shanties. Playable with as little as three musicians or

Named for the Bandelier National Monument in New Mexico and the magnificent canyon country the park encompasses, this contest standard features a dramatic, well-conceived series of simple patterns and rolls

Based on Ode to Joy with a surprise quote at the end, Beethoven's Bellmen is playable on any combination of three keyboard instruments but works especially well with bell kits. An

This arrangement of the theme from Emile Waldteufel’s Les Patineurs, op. 183, is for three players. A mini-lesson is included that explains glissando techniques and double

These selections work as individual pieces or in a four-movement capacity. This "mini-symphony" reveals the importance of key relationships, tempo relationships, and contrasting dynamics.

A lively marimba trio with layered syncopated rhythms and Latin American sonorities. Muy bueno!

A Little Malletmusik is another one of Brian Slawson’s brilliant pieces for beginning mallet percussionists. Despite its simple, catchy, and light character, it has a many pedagogical

The 4 books in this series, Woodwind Ensembles, Saxophone Ensembles, Brass Ensembles, and Percussion Ensembles may all be used individually or together in any combination. A tried and true part of

Pop Drop is another work by Brian Slawson aimed at developing the ensemble skills of young performers. Duple rhythms are passed around and played in unison, requiring the ensemble to listen

A brilliant collection of trios for young percussionists. Each piece is scored for three of the same instrument so the titles can be performed individually or as a suite!

Three Way Split is a fun and hip trio for snare drums. The piece is in a jazz waltz feel and uses mounted instruments such as tambourine and cowbell to color the series of syncopated

This piece is written for a trio of beginning mallet players and is inspired by the rhythms and harmonies of Mexico. It has an overall light and fun character to it, making it enjoyable for audiences as

A Collection of 3 Grade II Trios from The Blast-Off Series

Andiamo! (1:50)

Bella Aqua (2:37)

Scenes From The Traps Drawer (2:19)

Enjoy this diverse and entertaining series of easy percussion trios for the beginning ensemble. Includes Latin, Classical and holiday pieces as well as trios for wood blocks, snare drums, and metal buckets.