Bucketheads               
$15.95

Jane Boxall        Sound sample
An up-tempo romp scored for three buckets (one for each player) cowbell, suspended cymbal and woodblock. Players strike the buckets on the bottom and side as well as utilizing stick clicks at various dynamic levels. All the parts are of similar difficulty, and this piece would be accessible to younger players as well as more experienced ensembles looking for a change of pace for a recital program!  While scored for a minimum of three players, all the parts could be doubled for added visual and aural effect. jr. high/college.

Changes
$25.00

William L. Cahn       
This multi-percussion trio is in two sections, the first of which presents an ensemble of metal sounds, primarily cymbals, playing in subtle combinations of tones and rhythmic patterns.  The second section introduces a few not-so-subtle changes. Instrumentation: sus. cymbals (9), crash cymbals (3 pairs), triangles (3), bike horn, flexatone, popgun, cowbell, wood block, fire bell and anvil. adv. high school/college.

Gankino Choro
$11.50

Arr. Wessela Kostowa       
Bulgarian folkdance (brisk tempo in 11/8) scored for percussion trio - two mallet players and a percussionist who gets a solo workout on tupan (small B.D. or other double-headed drum could substitute). high school/college. ". . . an exciting addition to any percussion ensemble concert or program." (Percussive Notes)

I Feel Tears Rain Down
$28.00

Yusuke Yamamoto
A multi-textural work for three multi-percussionists, features intricate tonal and rhythmic interplay between players. Challenging marimba part - four mallets. In addition to marimba, orchestra bells and vibraphone an array of small percussion instruments is called for: kalimba, cowbells, conga, shaker, guiro, and antique cymbals (G & D) among others. college. ". . . Yamamoto has woven a tonal fabric permeated by the sounds of the mallet-trio, with the marimba assigned a prominent role. A marimbist will relish this part. . ." (Percussive Notes)

Brian Justison       
Here’s a unique one! Scored for three players on - you guessed it, three plastic buckets! It rocks and has room to open up for solos at the player’s discretion. A great change of pace for an up-tempo concert opener or closer. high school/college.  "The piece is cleverly written, with a staggered-entrance opening section that moves to a hip hop section by means of metric modulation.  Improvisation is encouraged, and creative students will undoubtedly be able to add many entertaining antics.  The conclusion features a 'bucket to bucket' section, a la drum corps, which provides a fitting climax to this lighthearted work."  (Percussive Notes, April '01)

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.

Matthew Davidson
Minimalist canon for unspecified number of performers utilizing percussion instruments of their choice.  Rhythms are based on a transcription of women grinding grain in Benin, West Africa. Dedicated to John Cage on the occasion of his 80th birthday. jr. high-college.
"Undoubtedly, the process of preparing this piece would improve rhythmic security among the members of the ensemble, and the work would be an interesting and unique addition to any concert program." (Percussive Notes)

William L. Cahn               
This trio work is centered around an interplay of timbres between the tuba and timpani (4), contrasted against the high-pitched sounds of metallic percussion: chimes, crotales, tam tam, tuned gongs (or chimes), sleigh-bells, and glockenspiel. An exploration of the contemplative rather than the bombastic possibilities of this instrumental combination. college/professional.

Leslie Leach
Trio scored for xylophone (two mallets), and two snare drums. As the title implies, this work utilizes basic rudimental snare patterns in conjunction with a xylophone rag type melody.  Suitable for ensemble contests as well as concert programs as a means to feature younger performers. jr. high-college.

John R. Beck       
Lively, unique percussion trio - scored for 2x4's and cowbells!  Could be conceived of as a parody, or a tribute to Riverdance - depending on one's frame of reference!  At any rate, it is intended to be played as an encore - with a good sense of humor! high school/college.

William L. Cahn
Suite of six movements which are programmatic and theatrical in nature - scored for percussion trio. Instrumentation: glockenspiel, camel bells (3), metal plates (3), wood blocks (3), pillows (3), piano, crotales, chimes, timpani (3), cymbals (3), prepared marimba and snare drum. adv. high school/college.

Leslie Leach
This work is scored for three multi-percussionists. A great piece to introduce less experienced ensembles to concepts of multi-percussion performance (as well as a metric scheme of 7/8).  Instrumentation: cow bells (3), bass drums (3), sus. cymbal, snare and field drum and tom toms (4). jr. high - college.

Akadinda Trio       
$15.95

Emmanuel Séjourné        Sound sample
Inspired by the percussive mallet music of Uganda, each player in this unique piece uses 2 mallets, and all three players play on one 5-octave marimba.  Numerous melo-rhythmic lines interlock to form an interesting polyrhythmic (3:2, etc.) groove.  No one part is particularly difficult, yet concentration is required so as to realize the interlocking rhythmic patterns in a fashion that seems relaxed, yet grooves!  adv. high school/college.

Fantasy on St. Patrick’s Day                
$20.00

Henri Vieuxtemps/Clair Omar Musser, adapted by Richard K. LeVan    
Sound samples:  1    2
This is a crowd-pleasing feature for a marimba soloist - scored for marimba trio and Bodhran (tom tom, or other drum could substitute). Great if you have at least one 5-octave instrument, but can be easily adapted to 4 1/3 octave instruments. adv. high school/college.

Fantasy on Yankee Doodle               
$20.00

Henri Vieuxtemps/Clair Omar Musser, adapted by Richard K. LeVan
Sound samples:  1    2
Musser’s “Fantasy on Yankee Doodle” is based on a transcription of Vieuxtemp’s “Souvenir d'Amérique Opus 17” (for violin and piano) which was a set of variations on the ubiquitous “Yankee Doodle.” It has been adapted for marimba trio from Musser’s original transcription for marimba and piano. A great crowd pleaser! Great if you have at least one 5-octave instrument, but can be easily adapted to 4 1/3 octave instruments. adv. high school/college.
       

Lark (The)
$20.00

Traditional, arr. Wessela Kostowa
Rumanian folksong which can be performed as a mallet duo, trio or quartet. Requires a variety of bird whistles and intermediate level mallet technique - some three mallet playing.  Nice change of pace for concerts.  high school/college.
[Recorded on CD - Contrasting Elements/Kostowa-Giesecke Duo]
". . . .enjoyable to perform and provides a good listen for the audience."  (Percussive Notes - PAS, April '00)

Spring Waltz                                
$15.95

Steve Pemberton        Sound sample
Scored for three vibraphones (or 1 vibe and 2 marimbas, 2 vibes and 1 marimba, etc.), this is an appealing title for an encore or a lighter addition to any concert. In a jazz style, this melodic piece would be well received by any audience. Requires a basic understanding of three/four - mallet techniques. A great pedagogical piece for teaching the differences between and various interpretations of both jazz and traditional melodic phrasing concepts.  high school/college.

Frank Kumor        Sound samples:   I    II    III
Mallet trio in three movements, written in the style of traditional Guatemalan marimba music.  The combination of two 2-mallet parts and one 4-mallet part, improvisation, and stylistic demands, makes this an ideal work to challenge high school or college percussionists.