Chamber/Ensemble

Hermes Piano Reduction (Timpani Concerto)

$20.00

Hermes is a virtuostic showpiece for the advanced timpanist. It is one of the few large-scale works that feature the timpanist. Each of the four movements depict an aspect of the ancient Greek god Hermes. Also available as piano reduction.

Hermes is a virtuostic showpiece for the advanced timpanist. It is one of the few large-scale works that feature the timpanist. Each of the four movements depict an aspect of the ancient Greek god Hermes. Also available as piano reduction.

Lahara

$33.00$39.00

Drum solo with accompaniment by drone and melody instruments (marimba and vibraphone). Drum part is strictly rudimental throughout, but based on forms and structure of North Indian tabla drumming. A very difficult recital piece (if played at tempo) which may be edited to last from 10 to 30 minutes.

Drum solo with accompaniment by drone and melody instruments (marimba and vibraphone). Drum part is strictly rudimental throughout, but based on forms and structure of North Indian tabla drumming. A very difficult recital piece (if played at tempo) which may be edited to last from 10 to 30 minutes.

Lights of the Forest

$66.00

Lights of the Forest is a loosely programmatic piece. It is inspired by a series of images of light in a forest: the setting sun through the trees, a campfire of a traveler, the glowing eyes of a predator, the glow of bioluminescent life forms, stars peering through the boreal canopy, first light as night recedes.”I really enjoyed this piece for its complexity of techniques, orchestration, and level of difficulty.”-Percussive Notes

Lights of the Forest is a loosely programmatic piece. It is inspired by a series of images of light in a forest: the setting sun through the trees, a campfire of a traveler, the glowing eyes of a predator, the glow of bioluminescent life forms, stars peering through the boreal canopy, first light as night recedes.”I really enjoyed this piece for its complexity of techniques, orchestration, and level of difficulty.”-Percussive Notes

Masvikiro

$75.00

For 8 percussionists, 3 of which serve as soloists and interact with the rest of the ensemble in ways which mimic the movements and works of the maskiviro (spiritual medium in the culture of Zimbabwe). Written for the NWU Percussion Ensemble.

For 8 percussionists, 3 of which serve as soloists and interact with the rest of the ensemble in ways which mimic the movements and works of the maskiviro (spiritual medium in the culture of Zimbabwe). Written for the NWU Percussion Ensemble.

Multum in Parvis

$78.00

Multum in Parvis differs from Helble’s other percussion orchestra works in that most of the material is introduced and developed by membranophones rather than keyboards.

Multum in Parvis differs from Helble’s other percussion orchestra works in that most of the material is introduced and developed by membranophones rather than keyboards.

Palta

$48.00$55.00

(1982, revised 1998) percussion solo (amplified tabla, congas, or drum set solo with accompaniment by eight players) – crotales, glockenspiel, marimba, songbells (may substitute second vibraphone), steel pan, vibraphone, electric or acoustic piano and electric bass guitar.

(1982, revised 1998) percussion solo (amplified tabla, congas, or drum set solo with accompaniment by eight players) – crotales, glockenspiel, marimba, songbells (may substitute second vibraphone), steel pan, vibraphone, electric or acoustic piano and electric bass guitar.

Passacaglia for Percussion Ensemble

$60.00

A finely crafted work for ten players, featuring two sets of antiphonal timpani. Parts range from very simple bass drum and cymbals, to challenging snare drum, keyboard and timpani. Premiered by the Eastman Percussion Ensemble. Neat manuscript, spiral bound.

A finely crafted work for ten players, featuring two sets of antiphonal timpani. Parts range from very simple bass drum and cymbals, to challenging snare drum, keyboard and timpani. Premiered by the Eastman Percussion Ensemble. Neat manuscript, spiral bound.

Prelude and Rondo alla marcia, Op. 59

$75.00

Prelude and Rondo, commissioned by Texas Christian University and Dr. Brian West for a PASIC performance, is a large and very attractive percussion orchestra work, featuring one of Helble’s most beautiful and hypnotic openings.

Prelude and Rondo, commissioned by Texas Christian University and Dr. Brian West for a PASIC performance, is a large and very attractive percussion orchestra work, featuring one of Helble’s most beautiful and hypnotic openings.

Quartz City

$30.00

Quartz City is another winner – literally. Johnson’s piece won first prize in the 1995 P.A.S.Composition Contest. The vibraphone solo is very challenging; the ensemble parts somewhat less so.

Quartz City is another winner – literally. Johnson’s piece won first prize in the 1995 P.A.S.Composition Contest. The vibraphone solo is very challenging; the ensemble parts somewhat less so.

Rain Forest

$22.00

This work for solo marimba, four percussion, and timpani is described by the composer as a “mood portrait of the dark, sultry, murky vegetation covering unexpected mysteries of the tropical rain forest.” Counter rhythms and polyrhythms have a strong presence in the piece, creating a primitive atmosphere. The use of a wide array of instruments and playing implements contributes to this mood.

This work for solo marimba, four percussion, and timpani is described by the composer as a “mood portrait of the dark, sultry, murky vegetation covering unexpected mysteries of the tropical rain forest.” Counter rhythms and polyrhythms have a strong presence in the piece, creating a primitive atmosphere. The use of a wide array of instruments and playing implements contributes to this mood.

Rechargeable Light

$50.00

Rechargeble Light received its premiere performance on August 4, 2000 at the Chautauqua Institute (Chautauqua, NY) with Michael Burritt as percussion soloist. It attempts to fuse electronic and acoustic sounds in a chamber music setting. Scored for percussion soloist playing non-pitched instruments accompanied by five percussionists playing mostly pitched instruments including two synthesizers and a MalletKat (a synthesizer comprised of triggers in the shape of a mallet keyboard).

Rechargeble Light received its premiere performance on August 4, 2000 at the Chautauqua Institute (Chautauqua, NY) with Michael Burritt as percussion soloist. It attempts to fuse electronic and acoustic sounds in a chamber music setting. Scored for percussion soloist playing non-pitched instruments accompanied by five percussionists playing mostly pitched instruments including two synthesizers and a MalletKat (a synthesizer comprised of triggers in the shape of a mallet keyboard).