Percussion Ensemble Sheet Music
Adams-Diffusion 1 (SP)-5M
The term diffusion is derived from the Latin verb diffundere which means "to spread apart". In Diffusion One, all players begin with uniform rolls that are rapidly transformed...
Powell, S.-The Gilded Cage (SP-4)-P
The Gilded Cage was written by Susan K. Powell in 1998 for the Northwestern Doctoral Percussion Quartet's European appearances in Wurtzburg, Germany and at the RhythmSt...
Cage-She is Asleep, Quartet for Tom Toms (SP)
She is Asleep is constructed in two parts. Both parts may be played separately or together and in any order. Cage planned more parts to be added. The voice in the Duet should ...
Albright-Take That (S-n4)-P
Written in 1972 for the Blackearth Percussion Group, TAKE THAT is scored for "four drummers with sixteen drums." The drums are setup in and antiphonal set-up to surround your ...
Armstrong-It Came From the Garage (SP)-trash cans, buckets
It Came From the Garbage is a surprisingly exciting piece for percussion ensemble. All of the instruments can be found in your back yard or garage. This piece features unison ...
Argenziano-Lids Trash can lids SP
Grab your 30 gallon cans and get ready to let loose. This garbage band classic will leave your concert hall smelling like trash and sweet beats. Number of Players: 5-10...
Abel-Allegre Muchacho (SP)-2T/B/M/X/C/V
Alegre Muchacho is a dedication to the late Max Albright. The spirit of the Spanish bull fight is brilliantly portrayed in 3\4 time with the assorted colors of marimba, bells,...
Burritt-Waking Dreams (SP)
Another of Michael Burritt's great works, Waking Dreams features a marimba soloist with percussion ensemble accompaniment. The second movement can stand on it's own. ...
Aukofer-Identity Crisis (SP)-B/X/1T/P
Identity Crisis by Michael Aukofer features sections of extreme contrast on form and in style. Number of Players: 7 Difficulty: Grade 5 Instrumentation: ...
Zappa-The Black Page arr. Haas (Parts I &II)(P)-B/Cro./V/X/M/B M/7T/DS/P
Scored for 7 percussionists Instrumentation: Player 1: Drumset, Cowbell, Bongos, Castanets, Tam Tam Player 2: 7 Timpani Player 3: Mari...
Abreu-Tico Tico arr. Klemke (SP)-X/2M/P
Number of Players: 6 Difficulty: Grade 4 Instrumentation: Player I: Xylophone Player II: Marimba I Player III: Marimba II ...
Stout-Chameleon, The (SP)-B/V/C/X/3M/4T/P
As the name implies, it is a piece about colors, or more specifically, changing colors. After a short dramatic opening, the piece kicks into the main theme--a straight forward...
Creston-Ceremonial(SP)
Paul Creston's Ceremonial is a highly rhythmic, very entertaining work for percussion and piano. Number of Players: 8 Difficulty: Grade 3 Instrumentation:...
Becker-Away Without Leave (SP)-P
Bob Becker's Away Without Leave is based on traditional military drum beats and on Steve Gadd's military samba 'Duke's Lullaby'. Number of Players: 5 Difficul...
Peters-A la Nanigo (SP)-P/3T
A La Nanigo is a 6/8 based work for percussion ensemble. The work places an emphasis on syncopation, dynamic contrast and ensemble blend. Each voice is featured throughout the...
Glassock-Teamwork (SP)-B/V/C/M/4T/P
Number of Players: 7 Difficulty: Grade 4+ Instrumentation: Player I: Marimba 1, Wood Block, High Snare Drum Player II: Marimba 2, Hi-Hat ...
Abel-Ashland High-P
A great beginning rudimental quartet. Includes many standard rudiments that most intermediate students will have mastered. Bass Drum and Cymbal parts may be covered by one pla...
Beck-G-Force (SP)-3SD
G-Force was written for the senior recital of one of John Beck's students at Eastman School of Music. This rudimental snare drum trio focuses on the interactions betwee...
Harding-Taiko (SP)-P
Number of Players: 6-8 Difficulty: Grade 4 Instrumentation: Player I: High Tom-Tom, Chinese Cymbal Player II: Middle Tom-Tom, Chinese Cymbal ...
Rosauro-Brazilian Myths (SP)-P/X/M/V/B
Mitos Brasileiros (Brazilian Myths) by Ney Rosauro is written for percussion quartet. The five movements depict different mythological beings from Brazilian folklore. ...
