Ethnic Percussion Ensemble Sheet Music
Buffett-Fins arr. Anderson (SP)-Steel drs./DS/BG
The music of Jimmy Buffet is a staple of a steel drum band's song list. His song, Fins , with its signature hand to the forehead movement, is among the most popular sele...
Hehmsoth-Carlos' n Charlie's (SP)-Steel drs./DS/P
Carlos' n Charlie's by Hank Hehmsoth was funded in part by the Composer Assistance Program of New Music USA. Hehmsoth's composition received the JCOI Jazz Composers Orchestra ...
Santana/Coster-Europa arr. Moore (SP)-Steel drs/DS/ Opt. BG
Europa (Earth's Cry Heaven's Smile) by Carlos Santana and Tom Coaster, arranged for steel drum ensemble by Patrick Moore. This is one of Santana's most popular songs, often he...
Smales-Just a Moment Ago (SP)-Steel band
Just a Moment Ago by Joel Smales is a slow salsa that provides a nice change of pace for your program. Written in a wahera style, this hypnotic melody is a great jam tune. Thi...
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.
Railey-Feelin' Just Right (SP)-Steel drs./DS/P
Feelin' Just Right is an up-tempo calypso piece which was written to musically portray the feeling that you have when everything in life is going well. Whether it be a sunny d...
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...
Roberts-Flag Woman arr. Roberts (SP)-Steel drs./DS/opt BG
The composer Aldwyn Roberts (April 18, 1922–February 11, 2000), better known by the stage name Lord Kitchener (or "Kitch"), was one of the most internationally famous ca...
Udow-Rio Grande Riffs (Steel dr. version) (SP)-Steel Drs.
Rio Grande Riffs by Michael Udow scored for steel drum ensemble. A version of this piece is also available for 7 member percussion ensemble. This fun piece has an island feel ...
Wagner-Beat the Box-Easy Going (SP)-3 cajons
"Beat the Box-Easy Going" by Tom Wagner is a fun, not too difficult trio for cajons which includes opportunities for improvised soloing. Difficulty: Elementary Numbe...
Rundgren-Bang the Drum All Day arr. Ziegler (SP)-Steel drs./DS/BG
The 1983 hit "Bang the Drum All Day," by Todd Rundgren, has become an anthem for percussionists everywhere. This up-beat, high-energy arrangement for 7 member percussion ensem...
Shearer-Loco Man arr. Moore (SP)- Steel Drs./DS/opt. BG
Loco Man by Harry Shearer is arranged here for steel drum ensemble by Jeff Moore. This calypso was written in the style of a Belafonte ballad and was featured in the movie A M...
Barudin-So We Go Forward (SP)-X/2M/5T/P
So We Go Forward by Jeffrey Barudin is a driving work for 9 percussionists that was inspired by a quote from Chukwuemeka ("Emeka") Odumegwu Ojukwu was one of the most impor...
Wallace-Esta Noche arr. Koontz (SP)-Steel drs./DS/P
Esta Noche is an excellent arrangement by Jason Koontz for steel drum band. Originally by Wayne Wallace, this piece perfectly suits the steel pan medium! Esta Noc...
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...
Robinson-Misfit Five (SP)-Steel dr./P
Scored for tenor steel pan and battery percussion, Misfit Five by Ryan Robinson is a thrilling quintet that grabs you from the opening yells, propels you into dizzying tex...
Hasenpflug-Flamingo, The (SP)- Steel Drs./DS/opt. BG
The Flamingo by Thom Hasenpflug is a reference to the fun, pink neon kind you might see at a hotel or restaurant in Palm Beach, Las Vegas, or Miami. The bass pans and guita...
Zambito-I Need a Name (SP)-Steel Band
I Need A Name by Pete Zambitio is a melody driven piece written for steel drum orchestra.
Turner-Parading Parrots (SP)-Steel Band
Parading Parrots by Aaron Turner is composed for steel drum orchestra and alternates between Calypso and Flamenco feels
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...
