Ethnic Percussion Ensemble Sheet Music

Gay-Spaghetti Tornado (SP)-Steel drs./DS/BG

Spaghetti Tornado is an original work for beginning steel band by Kirk J. Gay. This work, dedicated to his daughter Kenna, is inspired by a painting that she did of a s... 

Gottry-Framed (SP)-Frame drums

A work simply intended to explore the frame drum family of percussion instruments within in a chamber setting, Framed is an excellent change of pace piece for percussion ensem... 

Miller, T.-When Last We Spoke (SP)-Steel band/DS

When We Last Spoke by Tom Miller is composed for steel pan band with the addition of a drum set and string parts. 

Wahlund-Crimson (SP)-Steel drs./P

Crimson by Ben Wahlund is an up-tempo tune that includes sections in both 3/4 and 4/4, a solo section and soca as well as samba/funk feels. Perfect for high school college. 

Ehlers-King James (SP)-Steel band

"King James" is a catchy Soca for intermediate pan ensemble. The engine room (percussion) for this chart lays down a infectious groove as each section of the pan ensemble cont... 

Ehlers-Cornbread Funk (SP)-Steel band

"Cornbread Funk" is a relaxed funk groove for steel band. This chart has a hard, syncopated groove that will feel extremely natural to the audience and performers. Num... 

Wagner-Beat the Box (SP)-3 cajons

Beat the Box by Tom Wagner is a trio written for three cajones. Includes score and parts. 

Kato-Liz (SP)-2-3M

Liz by Daiki Kato is a lovely melodic work for three players on three marimbas. Number of players: 4 or 6 Difficulty: Intermediate/advanced Instrumentation... 

Turner-Toes in the Sand (SP)-Steel Band

Toes in the Sand by Aaron Turner is a a fun piece composed for steel drum ensemble featuring a vibraphone part. 

Luboff/Bergman-Yellow Bird arr. Moore (SP)-Steel drs./DS/ BG

Yellowbird is virtually a Caribbean anthem. This great traditional piece is arranged by Jeff Moore for the developing and professional-level band for Lead, Double Tenor... 

Gerhart-Baila Alegre (SP)-Steel drs.

Baila Alegre – Dave Gerhart Baila Alegre (aka "Happy Dance") is a steel drum composition that explores two musical styles from the Caribbean: Soca from Trini... 

Shur/Thomas-Smooth (SP)- Steel Drs./DS/opt. BG

Smooth by Itaal Shur and Rob Thomas is arranged here for steel pan ensemble by Jeff Moore. This piece is graded level 4 (medium difficult). The bass pan and bass guitar par... 

Hasenpflug-Papaya Treat (SP)- Steel Drs./DS/opt. BG

Papaya Treat by Thom Hasenpflug is a piece for a minimum of five steel drums, drumset, and optional bass guitar. The title comes from the composer's pet rabbit's favorite snac... 

Gottry-Hole In The Wall (SP)-V/X/2M/DS/P/CB or Steel band

Hole in the Wall by Josh Gottry is a 7-8 player piece for percussion ensemble or steel band. This piece is a catchy soca with a melodic bass line and an optional open improvis... 

Wahlund-Dancing Colors of Nightime Firesky, The-Steel drs./P SP

The Dancing Colors of Nighttime Firesky by Ben Wahlund is composed for steel pan orchestra and makes use of sympathetic resonance technique to create sections of ethereal soun... 

Backus-Amber Eyes (SP)-Steel band

Amber Eyes is a medium tempo soca in ABA form with a good amount of syncopation throughout the ensemble that just makes you want to dance. Written for four parts with a split ... 

Smales-Juice Blenders (SP)-Steel band

Juice Blenders by Joel Smales for steel pan orchestra is a bass driven calypso tune with melodies that really stick in your head. 

Smales-Mild Salsa (SP)-Steel band

Mild Salsa by Joel Smales is a merengue scored for a steel pan ensemble that has plenty of opportunity for your soloists to open up and solo. 

Smales-Soca Sauce (SP)-Steel band

Soca Sauce by Joel Smales is a fun fast soca groove scored for steel pan orchestra with added drum set and percussion. Solo sections and 3/4 grooves keep this piece interestin...