A Walk in the Garden of Earthly Delights
$25.00

William L. Cahn
This work was inspired by the triptych, The Garden of Earthly Delights, painted in the 15th century by Bosch. Female voices and ten percussionists: sys. cym., wind machine, lion's roar, prepared taxi horns, bass drum, tam tam, vibraphone. college.

Alternate Stickin' Parade
$20.00

Tatsushi Muramatsu
Scored for nine percussionists, this high energy piece would be great for opening or closing a concert. Instrumentation: snare drums (2), tom toms (4), crash cymbals (1 pair), sus. cymbal, bass drum, timpani (4), tambourine and triangle. high school/college.

Back Door (The)    
$32.00                       

Steve Pemberton
Adapted from a big band piece of the same name, this work features a very predominant 7/8 Latin section. The piece is written in a "pop" style and the drumset and percussion parts display a pop/rock perspective. Scored for 10 players: 6 mallet players ( 3 vibraphones, 3 marimbas), 3 percussionists and drumset. In addition piano and bass can also be added. There are possibilities for an optional drum set solo and improve sections for one vibraphone. All of the mallet parts are scored for two - mallets. A great piece to show off the rock and Latin skills of any ensemble! adv. high school/college.

Bingo
$35.00

Yusuke Yamamoto
All the parts are challenging in this work scored for nine percussionists. An eclectic blend of styles - the Brazilian section is particularly unique - this work should be a real crowd pleaser! Instrumentation: marimbas (4 players - 2 inst. min.), vibraphone, orchestra bells, timpani (4), drum set, bass drum, shaker, sus. cymbal, triangle, wood block, tam tam, congas, cow bells, wind chime, and Brazilian percussion battery - tamborim, pandiero, agogo bell, samba whistle and surdo. college. [Recorded on The 10th Anniversary Concert/Ju Percussion Group - CD K-001/Holly]

Clouds Make Songo Away       
$22.95        

Josh Gottry        Sound sample
This title scored for 8-13 (or more) players, was designed to be a flexible composition for junior high programs that desire to introduce students to percussion ensemble. This piece can be performed by players with a wide range of skill levels and utilizes instruments commonly found in junior high band rooms. Clouds Make Songo Away would also make a great addition to concerts by more experienced ensembles that need to quickly put together audience-friendly or “pop” style programs.

Combo Meal       
$22.95            

Josh Gottry        Sound sample
This title scored for 11-14 (or more) players, was designed to be a flexible composition for junior high programs that desire to introduce students to percussion ensemble. This piece can be performed by players with a wide range of skill levels and utilizes instruments commonly found in junior high band rooms. Combo Meal would also make a great addition to concerts by more experienced ensembles that need to quickly put together audience-friendly or “pop” style programs.

Common Ground    
$25.00             

Doug. G. Stephens        Sound sample
Written for nine players, this is an energetic work scored for: xylophone, bells, marimba, timpani (3), congas (2), timbales, bongos, drum set, sus. cymbal, maracas, shakere, sleigh bells, agogo bells and vibraslap. The piece derives its title from a constant eighth note pulse that evolves through three contrasting styles and meters. Appealing for both players and audiences alike, Common Ground would make a great up-tempo opener or closer on a concert program. (duration circa 4 minutes). high school/college.

Fanfarra       
$25.00                        

Joel Smales        Sound sample 
This is a great opener for your next percussion concert - highlighting the street style of South American Carnival music! Using authentic South American drums or easy variations, this tune will surprise your audience as your ensemble marches and grooves in from the back of the performance hall, setting up quickly as a close pack of drummers grooving hard for all to see. A quick call and answer and a few solo breaks along with some eye catching movement will have your audience wrapped around your finger! Easily accessible for high school/college ensembles.

Fantasia: African Dreams for Percussion         
$30.00      

Bruce Salyers        Sound samples:  1    2    3
FANTASIA - Generally, a piece where “free flight of fancy” prevails over contemporary conventions of form, style, etc. - the piece usually has an improvisatory character.  The term can also imply a dream-like mood or fanciful whim.

"WRITTEN as a result of many of my life experiences Fantasia - African Dreams for Percussion, began as a percussion ensemble with a percussion soloist (intended to be myself). The soloist was to explore the tambourine and marimba. Shortly after beginning the composition, I began to study African percussion. The piece was already making use of improvisation, so I decided to add the accompanying hand drum ensemble, and give the soloist a true opportunity to be a creator of music. I wrote the music to be something that I would enjoy playing. I hope you find it both challenging and fun."    . . . . BRUCE SALYERS

INSTRUMENTATION:1. Soloist - Tambourine, Marimba, Djembe, 2. Vibraphone, 3. Marimba, 4. Marimba, Crotales, 5. 4 Toms, Anvil, Triangle, Suspended Cymbal, Djembe, 6. Bass Drum, Djun Djun, 7. Snare Drum, Suspended Cymbal, Temple Blocks, Congas, Djun Djun, 8. Turkish Crescent, Suspended Cymbal, Crash Cymbal, Bell (Cowbell or Double-bell), 9. Timpani, Chimes, Suspended Cymbal.  adv. high school/college. 

Gatzara
$32.00

Alvaro Bertrand
Scored for ten performers, Gatzara ("loud party" in Catalonia) is a challenging etude in poly-rhythms and explores new sonorities for chimes, tam-tam and bass drum. Instrumentation: chimes, vibraphone, glockenspiel, marimba, xylophone, tam-tam, bass drum, sus. cymbal, timpani and piano. college.

"The exploitation of peaks in the dynamic range, the active fabric, rhythmic dissonances, 'swirling' chromatic runs and accented fortissimo outbursts result in a visceral listening experience. The piece concludes with a cacophonous effect similar to that of myriad church bells pealing at the same time. In fact, it will definitely sound like a 'loud party' - and anywhere, not just in Catalonia." (Percussive Notes)

Joy to the World      
$22.95                          

Arr. Dennis Griffin       
Scored for 11 players, this is an accessible arrangement of a holiday favorite.  Instrumentation: Crotales, Bells, Xylophone, Vibraphone, Chimes, Marimba [2-3], Drum set, Triangle/Tambourine/Cow Bell and Timpani [4].  high school/college.

Odd-O-Man             
$35.00                   

Steve Pemberton
Scored for 10 players (3 vibraphone, 3 marimba, 3 percussionists and drum set), this tune will serve as an excellent teaching tool for any college or high school ensemble director. The piece requires clean rhythmic precision, rudimental technique, jazz technique, improvisatory skills, mastery of odd time signatures and a knowledge of polyrhythms. A challenge for the conductor as well as for the players, this is a fun and energetic contemporary sounding piece that demands concentration and attention to detail! adv. high school/college.

Overture For Percussion Toys     
$22.95          

Grant Cambridge        Sound sample
Scored for ten percussionists and eleven instruments, this work utilizes a collection of percussion instruments frequently referred to as "toys."  Particularly the instrumentation includes: wind chimes, temple blocks, tambourine, ratchet, triangle, castanets, finger cymbals, maracas, guiro, vibra-slap, and agogo bells.  The idea for this composition is rooted in the notion of highlighting these distinct instruments and presenting them in the performance forefront.  This work sheds new light, from both a performance and a technical standpoint, on instruments that are often not looked upon as carrying an important role.  Each individual part carries a distinct and challenging task in tying this piece together.  This is proven by the multiple occurrences of layering in addition to the many rhythmic motives that are passed back and forth among instruments.  Precision and the consistent eighth note will be the keys to this piece's success.  high school/college.

Primitive Cosmos (The)        
$42.00        

Jonathan Kolm
Second place winner in the 2001 PAS composition contest (Large Ensemble)! All the parts get a sustained workout - this is a challenging 10 minute work for dedicated performers!  Scored for 10 players: 3 marimbas (one 4 1/2 octave), 2 vibraphones, xylophone, bells, timpani and 2 multi-percussionists. This piece is very rhythmic, both intense and yet at times tranquil - and would make a noteworthy addition to the repertoire of any ensemble!  adv. high school/college.

Tides
$25.00

William L. Cahn
Scored for ten percussionists. This piece is never static (as it might seem with casual listening), but rather, it is always evolving into new shades of percussion sound until the listener is awakened from the music at its conclusion. Instrumentation: snare drums (8), tenor drums (2), metal shakers (2), sus. cymbal, Indian bells, bass drum, timpani (1), wind machine and waterfall machine (construction diagram included). adv. high school/college.

Vicissitude
$35.00

Phillip J. Mikula
Up-tempo feature for solo timpani and percussion ensemble. Instrumentation: timpani (4), marimbas (2), vibraphone, xylophones (2) and a large array of small percussion instruments. adv. high school/college. "This should be an interesting work, and a good way to feature an advanced high school or young college timpanist." (Percussive Notes)

Visional Train
$35.00

Kazuhiro Mamada        Sound sample
Scored for nine percussionists, an eclectic and energetic blend of jazz/rock/latin rhythmic styles with the mallet percussion getting a particularly challenging and active workout - a crowd pleaser! Instrumentation: vibraphone, chimes, orchestra bells, marimbas (2), bass marimba (synthesizer or bass guitar), timpani, drum set, claves, wind chime, congas, sus. cymbal, cow bell, wood block, train whistle, bongos, shaker, vibra-slap, bass drum and agogo bells. college.

Waves
$35.00

Andrew Stout        Sound sample
Scored for eleven performers this work starts as a ballad, then develops into a swing section in 5/4, which features solos for vibraphone and xylophone and optional solo space for drum set, and then ends with the initial ballad theme. Instrumentation includes: vibraphone, xylophone, orchestra bells, marimbas (3), Synth./bass, timpani (4), drum set and an array of aux. percussion: bongos, tambourine, finger cymbals, triangle . . . . adv. high school/college.

Whatcha Baion?               
$22.95

Josh Gottry        Sound sample
This title scored for 9-13 (or more) players, was designed to be a flexible composition for junior high programs that desire to introduce students to percussion ensemble. This piece can be performed by players with a wide range of skill levels and utilizes instruments commonly found in junior high band rooms. Whatcha Baion? would also make a great addition to concerts by more experienced ensembles that need to quickly put together audience-friendly or “pop” style programs.