Chamber/Ensemble

Aqalani

$35.00

Aqalani is a Navajo greeting which can mean either hello or goodbye. Written for eight players and optional chorus, the percussion are divided into two groups of 4.

Aqalani is a Navajo greeting which can mean either hello or goodbye. Written for eight players and optional chorus, the percussion are divided into two groups of 4.

Atenteben

$24.00$28.00

Written in 1982, the seven-player ensemble consists of 4 marimbas (one doubling rattle), double bell, high African drum (may substitute bongo) and low African drum (may substitute conga). Based on Ghanaian melodies.

Written in 1982, the seven-player ensemble consists of 4 marimbas (one doubling rattle), double bell, high African drum (may substitute bongo) and low African drum (may substitute conga). Based on Ghanaian melodies.

Characteristic Signs of Stress

$45.00

Composed for PASIC 2004, these four minutes are not for the faint of heart! The motivation behind the piece comes from the sheer stress resulting from the logistics of assembling and preparing for a showcase performance.

Composed for PASIC 2004, these four minutes are not for the faint of heart! The motivation behind the piece comes from the sheer stress resulting from the logistics of assembling and preparing for a showcase performance.

Hohner

$80.00

A massive percussion orchestra of 21 players.Maslanka offers this piece in memory of Bob Hohner, one of the greatest contributors to percussion ensemble literature and performance. Strikingly gorgeous sonorities move audience and players alike.

A massive percussion orchestra of 21 players.Maslanka offers this piece in memory of Bob Hohner, one of the greatest contributors to percussion ensemble literature and performance. Strikingly gorgeous sonorities move audience and players alike.

Penumbra

$58.00

Composed for Gary Cook and the University of Arizona Percussion Ensemble, it has received very favorable reviews. Written for large percussion ensemble (15 players), and in three movements.

Composed for Gary Cook and the University of Arizona Percussion Ensemble, it has received very favorable reviews. Written for large percussion ensemble (15 players), and in three movements.

Preachers, Thieves, and Acrobats

$50.00

Each of the seven movements is a depiction of a character from the composer’s family album. The piece requires seven players, each taking turns reading text while the others perform the associated music.

Each of the seven movements is a depiction of a character from the composer’s family album. The piece requires seven players, each taking turns reading text while the others perform the associated music.

Septet

$40.00

Septet features a soloist part for bongos and timbales with roto-tom, triangle, cymbals, cowbells, and cabasa providing the accompaniment. The timbales present a 16 bar theme which is then varied and developed.

Septet features a soloist part for bongos and timbales with roto-tom, triangle, cymbals, cowbells, and cabasa providing the accompaniment. The timbales present a 16 bar theme which is then varied and developed.

Six Miniatures for Percussion Ensemble

$68.00$79.00

This work was designed to provide playing and reading experience by integrating mallets and auxiliary percussion in a fun, yet practical manner. From drum cadences to crystalline textures and engaging melodies, Six Miniatures for Percussion Ensemble provides both students and audiences with short, colorful pieces.

This work was designed to provide playing and reading experience by integrating mallets and auxiliary percussion in a fun, yet practical manner. From drum cadences to crystalline textures and engaging melodies, Six Miniatures for Percussion Ensemble provides both students and audiences with short, colorful pieces.

Street Talk

$45.00

An exciting new piece from award-winning composer Lynn Glassock! For 10 percussionists, the piece requires 2 vibraphones, 4 marimbas, a cabasa, woodblock/cowbell, tambourine, guiro, small and large gongs, temple blocks, bowed crotale, and flexatone. Special effects include drumming with fingers and using rattan on the side of a marimba.

An exciting new piece from award-winning composer Lynn Glassock! For 10 percussionists, the piece requires 2 vibraphones, 4 marimbas, a cabasa, woodblock/cowbell, tambourine, guiro, small and large gongs, temple blocks, bowed crotale, and flexatone. Special effects include drumming with fingers and using rattan on the side of a marimba.

Weiss Guy

$60.00

Written in tribute to percussion retail giant Steve Weiss, this mixed percussion ensemble piece for 12 players combines minimalism, quartal harmonies, improvisation and Afro-Cuban drumming.

Written in tribute to percussion retail giant Steve Weiss, this mixed percussion ensemble piece for 12 players combines minimalism, quartal harmonies, improvisation and Afro-Cuban drumming.