Imagine what the skeletons hear while dancing through graves on a crisp All Hallows' Eve, and this may be it! In Cemetery Salsa, three intermediate players are featured on a single 4.3 octave
Inspired by the "creative seating solution" composer Chad Floyd used when performing on hand drums in tight spaces, Chatterbox is aptly named and does a lot with a little. Utilizing a cajon, a set
At the core of Escape Artist is a funky groove. From this groove, younger students will have the opportunity to hone their timing skills along with rhythmic accuracy playing the four most common
William Bolcom composed Graceful Ghost as one of three rags for piano in the early 1970's. Written in memory of his father, it is now considered his most famous work. In this adaptation for
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
This beautiful vibraphone solo has rightfully found its way onto several state and festival lists. The writing suits the instrument perfectly, creating a relaxing atmosphere while showing off the
Sustained arpeggiated chords under a soothing melody make this solo for unaccompanied vibraphone float through the performance hall from beginning to end. A relaxing addition to your recital and
Here's a charming, old-timey piece originally for solo piano arranged for mallet ensemble and parade percussion. The feel is bouncy, fun and sure to raise a smile!
This piece opens with a flowing introductory section, emphasizing arpeggiated figures, then gives way to a very tuneful ballad. Ripples in the Water provides a good technical workout, is fun
You have the best of both worlds with this one! A catchy tune requiring rudimental snare drum techniques. A treat for the eyes and ears!
Scuttlebutt utilizes fairly basic instrumentation found in most band rooms. It relies heavily on a half-time snare backbeat while exploring various syncopated rhythms and triplet figures in the
Claude Debussy's delightful work originally composed for piano is masterfully arranged here for mallet ensemble by Michael J. Britt!
Brian Slawson expertly captures the spirit of the third movement of Beethoven's famous piano sonata with this rendition for vibraphone and two marimbas. The arrangement is rife with healthy musical
TetraCurrent is a grooving intermediate marimba quartet featuring syncopated accompanimental tone clusters and memorable melodies.
The marimba is one of the most popular instruments in the Caribbean Islands. The performance of Caribbean music often features multiple players on a single marimba. Such is the case in Brian Slawson's
Centered around a stream of quick, intense sixteenth notes, Tork grabs you by the eardrums and doesn't let go! The timbres are crisp, and the form is well-crafted. Appears on several
Tridecagon is an advanced piece for percussion ensemble based on the number 13. Its namesake is a shape with 13 sides and angles. The piece has sections in 13/8, sections that add up to 13/4 and a few
In this collection, Chad Heiny masterfully transforms two timeless piano works into colorful, beautiful pieces for mallet sextet. While Chopin’s Prelude No. 4 in E minor exudes melancholy and