Ethnic Percussion Ensemble Sheet Music

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... 

Ehlers-Down With It (SP)-Steel band

"Down With It" is a catchy reggae shuffle for intermediate pan ensemble. The engine room (percussion) for this chart lays down a infectious groove as each section of the pan e... 

Hill-Bahia Street Beat (SP)-Steel drs./DS/Surdos

Bahia Street Beat by Julie Hill is an original work for steel band with extra world music flavor. It acquaints students with world music styles accompanied by groovalis... 

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 ... 

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... 

Fitzgibbon-Jumbie (SP)-Steel band

In Trinidad, those musicians who devotes themselves to the practice and performance of the steel drums are said to be "pan-jumbies." This African derived word refers to the... 

Holman-Sticks! (SP)-Steel band/DS

Sticks! by Ray Holman is composed for steel pan band with the addition of a drum set and string parts. 

Cline-Carnival (SP)-Steel Drs./DS/P/GT/BG

A festive steel drum arrangement. Energetic rhythmic motives will make this an exciting work for you steel drum ensemble. Number of Players: 7-? Difficulty:Grade 4... 

Zambito-Rise (SP)-X/V/2M/BM/DS or steel band

Another fine addition to the EDGE Series (from C. Alan Publications), Rise by Pete Zambito is a fun & flexible piece that may be performed by a traditional percussion e... 

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... 

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 ... 

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... 

Zambito-It's Not Carmen, So Save It (SP)-Steel Band

It's Not Carmen, So Save It by Pete Zambito is composed for a 7+ player steel drum ensemble. This performance increases in tempo creating an explosive number to add to your pe... 

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. 

Zambito-Tailspin (SP)-Steel Drs./DS/BG

Tailspin by Pete Zambito is a festive steel drum arrangement. Energetic rhythmic motives will make this an exciting work for you steel drum ensemble. Number of ... 

Marley-I Shot the Sheriff arr. Colaneri (SP)-V/2M/BM/P

Bob Marley's I Shot the Sheriff is arranged for percussion ensemble by Chris Colaneri but can easily be adapted for steel pan ensemble as well. The vibraphone part can... 

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... 

Hasenpflug-Socatello (SP)-Steel drs./DS

Socatello by Thom Hasenpflug is a fun soca style piece scored for steel drum ensemble. Scored for lead, double tenor, double second, cello, bass, and drum set. Duration: 4 min... 

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... 

Railey-Coconut Bay (SP)-Steel drs./DS/P

This slow grooving Soca piece by Aaron Railey takes us to an island somewhere far away. With the ocean breeze on your skin, not a cloud in the sky, and nothing but beautiful b...