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  As One

As One    
$18.00

Gene Koshinski        Sound Sample
This is a challenging duet that offers both a unique aural and visual experience to an audience! Each of the performers have identical set-ups and work "as one" by complementing each other with complex hocketed music played on marimba (shared: one player on each side) and multiple percussion. Instrumentation: Marimba (5 octave), bass drum, toms (2), Congas (2), Bongos (2 sets), Splash Cymbals (2).  college/professional.

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$14.00 [Direct Download Version - 28 pp.]
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. . . Digga-digga Deegot    

$17.95

David Jarvis        Sound Sample
An energetic and highly rhythmic work for two players performing on small multiple percussion set-ups.  The title is a phonetic representation of the main theme, which is heard at the opening of the piece.  It is common among percussionists to vocalize rhythmic figures when practicing or communicating with each other.  In this case Digga-digga represents a group of four 16th notes and Deegot two accented 16th notes.  adv. high school/college. 
[Recorded on CD - Parhelion/Equal Temperament on Eroica-JDT 3020]

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Homage A Mi Amigo

$11.50

Rich Holly       
Duet in which both players share the same instruments. Rhythms based on, and inspired by, those commonly found in Afro-Cuban music. Tom toms (8), timbales (4) and set of bongos. high school/college.

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    In the History of Man

 

In the History of Man      
$18.00         

Ben Wahlund               
Winner of the 1st Annual Quey Percussion Duo Composition Contest (2005) - this is a unique duet scored for Drum Set & Marimba. Intricate interaction between the parts makes this a challenging workout! Requires a 5-octave marimba.

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Marimba Music: for Percussion Trio or Duo   
$24.95
            

Eckhard Kopetzki        Sound samples (Marimba):  1    2        
An appealing and accessible title that features a marimba soloist with percussion accompaniment.  The percussion parts are set up to be played by either two players, or one, allowing flexibility in programming - the piece can be performed either as a trio or duo.  While the marimba part requires moderately advanced four-mallet skills, the percussion parts are a bit less challenging but very active and fun to play!  Instrumentation: Marimba (with woodblock). Percussion 1: two snare drums & cymbal. Percussion 2: bass drum, cymbal & woodblock. Percussion soloist version: bass drum, snare drum, cymbal & woodblock.  adv. high school/college.

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Movement In Time     
$30.00           

Maurice Wright
This challenging duo for two multi-percussionists also employs electronic sounds - including sampled percussion instruments (CD included).  This work of Wright's is dedicated to the memory of Charles Owens, and was commissioned by Don Liuzzi.  Instrumentation:  vibraphone, xylophone, orchestra bells, timpani (4), tam-tams (4), and snare drum.  college/professional.

"The piece was virtuosic, rhythmically appealing, jazzy, brisk, suave all in all, fun to hear and apparently good fun to play, as well." (The Philadelphia Inquirer, 11/85)
"In Movement In Time, two percussionists often do the work of four or five. . . . They didn't just play their instruments; they scurried from one of numerous and sundry instruments to another.  The droning of eerie, computer-generated sounds accompanied the frenetic activity. . . . The vast majority of . . . . listeners reacted with justifiable enthusiasm . . . .
" (The Philadelphia Inquirer, 2/95)  

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Parables (The)
$28.00

Dan Heslink
Scored for two multi-percussionists and narrator - percussionists interpret text based on New Testament scripture. Twelve movements, can be performed in various combinations, requires large array of percussion instruments: timpani (4), chimes, xylophone, tam tam, vibes, orchestra bells, and numerous small percussion instruments; whistles, maracas, cymbals, claves, . . . adv. high school/college.

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    Prelude and Episode for Percussion Duo



Prelude and Episode for Percussion Duo
$15.00

Ken Shorley        Sound Samples:  1    2        
Honorable Mention - Quey Percussion Duo Composiition Contest - 2005. At times subtle, at times highly rhythmic, this is a unique and challenging duo in two movements: Prelude, for Frame Drum (Bodhran, played lap-style) and Gong; and Episode, for Frame Drum and Darabuka. This piece calls for a variety of performance techniques and some prior familiarity with basic hand drum performance practice would be an asset, when approaching this piece - although all strokes/techniques are explained in the accompanying descriptive notes. A unique addition to any advanced level recital! college.

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    Twelve

Twelve             

$20.00

Eric Guinivan        Sound Samples:  1    2    3       

2nd place winner - Quey Percussion Duo Composition Contest - 2006. Twelve is a progressively fast-paced study in development and crescendo.  Scored for twelve drums, two tam-tams, and two bells, Twelve begins with a very simple rhythmic idea that is elaborated, developed and layered through a variety of textures and tempos while maintaining a gradual accelerando and crescendo throughout.  As the piece reaches the moment of highest intensity, the key rhythmic elements begin to unfold in reverse as the tempo becomes even quicker!  Duration: ca. 12' 46"  college/professional.
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Y
ou're Makin' Me Dizzy
$11.50

Rich Holly        Sound Sample 
Feature for two conga players - intricate ensemble passages as well as solo space for both players - crowd pleaser! adv. high school/college.

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