Ethnic Percussion Ensemble Sheet Music
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...
Montoya-Dayride (SP)-Steel band
"Dayride" was premiered by the Texas State University Panorama Steel Drum Band directed by Genaro Gonzalez. It is an energetic work for pan ensemble. Duration: 3:35...
Montoya-PANic Attack (SP)-Steel band
"Panic Attack" was premiered by the Texas State University Panorama Steel Drum Band directed by Genaro Gonzalez. It is an energetic work for pan ensemble. Duration: 5:...
Coulter-Jam Box: Cajon Trio (SP)-3 cajons
Jam Box: Cajon Trio was composed by Ron Coulter in Carbondale, IL between December 2007 and February 2008 and is dedicatted to his two students named Nathan Staley and ...
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.
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...
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...
Ishii-Dyu-Ha op. 46 (S)-Daiko Ensemble
Dyu-Ha by Ishii is scored for Taiko ensemble explores themes of light and darkness, chaos and order, evil and goodness. Drawing on his deep knowledge of traditional Japanese m...
Tanner-Jump Up (SP)-Steel band/DS
Jump Up by Chris Tanner is composed for steel pan band with the addition of a drum set and string parts.
Gottry-Hands Up (SP-3)-3 congas
Hands Up by Josh Gottry is a conga trio based loosely on elements of west African djembe rhythms. The piece opens in 12/8 time with a unison statement from the ensembl...
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 ...
Wahlund-Widowmaker-Steel drs./P SP
Widow Maker by Ben Wahlund is a scored for Steel Pan Orchestra that features unique orchestration, progressive rhythms, and challenging textures that run the gamut.
ABBA-ABBA Medley arr. Moore (SP)-Steel drs./DS/BG
Though not traditionally associated with steel drums, these ABBA hits are pop classics and work in a multitude of settings. The medley includes "Dancing Queen," "Knowing Me Is...
Hawkins-An Awkward Moment (SP)-Steel drs./P/Opt. BG
An Awkward Moment by Phil Hawkins is a showy Samba fusion tune for steel drum band. The engine room parts can either be played with traditional percussion instruments or a ful...
Willmarth-Trinidad Tidings (Steel Band Version) (SP)- Steel drs./DS/P
In this steel band version of Trinidad Tidings, John Willmarth has put together a number of the most famous holiday melodies and arranged them in a soca style. Joy to the Worl...
Cabanillas-Pitfall (SP)-Steel drs./DS
Pitfall was written by Gabe Cabanillas to be a closer/finale for a steel drum band's setlist. Three unique grooves are featured throughout the composition as a functioning cre...
Wagner-Beat the Box-Second Try (SP)-3 cajons
"Beat the Box-Second Try" by Tom Wagner is a fun, intermediate trio for cajons which includes opportunities for improvised soloing. Difficulty: Elementary/intermediate...
Meiman-Pancouver (SP)-Steel drs./DS/P
Pancouver by Ian J.Meiman is a piece for beginner/intermediate level steel band transporting you to beautiful Vancouver, Canada through calypso music. This work will have you ...
Hawkins-Inside Story (SP)-Steel drs./DS/P
Inside Story by Phil Hawkins is a dark & jazzy slow burn for steel drum band that features groovy bass lines and swirling chromaticism. Plenty of opportunity for improvised so...
Cabanillas-Pitfall (SP)-Steel drs./DS/P
Pitfall was written by Gabe Cabanillas to be a closer/finale for a steel drum bands setlist. Three unique grooves are featured throughout the composition as a functioning cres...
