As we dive into a new school year, we’re excited to share some fresh arrivals for your percussion program. From new percussion ensemble pieces to marimba solos and drumming works, these are perfect additions to your winter and spring concerts. Explore our latest selections and find something that fits your students’ needs.
What’s in this newsletter?
- Featured Percussion Ensemble piece: False Impressions
- New Marimba Music
- Innovative Concert Drumming Pieces
- Fresh Percussion Ensemble Pieces
Featured Percussion Ensemble: False Impressions
False Impressions by Darrien Spicak is an engaging quartet for unpitched percussion, exploring the contrast between perceived and notated meter. Featuring drums and woodblocks, it plays with layered rhythms and hemiolas to create a unique and challenging experience for both performers and listeners.
Discover New Marimba Music
Temple
Temple is a virtuosic yet contemplative work for marimba soloist requiring advanced 4-mallet technique that centers around a six-note motif.
Hidden Universe
An ode to the wonders of the universe, this marimba trio is played on a single instrument and requires a high degree of interlock among the players.
Innovative Concert Drumming Pieces
Tambor
This one-of-a-kind solo for snare drum and orchestral tambourine incorporates a wide range of techniques and textures, pushing the boundaries of traditional solos.
Motion No. 1
Motion No. 1 is a fiery duet for shared bass drum and bongos in which the performers use split parts to create a rhythmic feast for the ears.
Fresh Percussion Ensemble Pieces
Thundersnow
A large-scale percussion ensemble based on a rare weather phenomenon whereby snow replaces rain as the primary precipitation in a thunderstorm.
Beyond Twilight
Beyond Twilight is a medium-advanced quartet that draws inspiration from early science fiction films, ethereal grooves, and rock and roll.
