SUMMER'S COMIN' by Joel Smales (new as of January 08!)
The mellow groove ensemble piece incorporates several styles and dynamic contrasts. Scored for mallets, a variety of auxiliary percussion, congas, and drumset, this octet is great for any high school or intermediate college level ensemble.

Instrumentation:
Player 1: vibraphone, triangle
Player 2: bells, triangle
Player 3: marimba, triangle
Player 4: triangle, sus cymbal, temple blocks, hihat, cabasa
Player 5: congas, sus cymbal
Player 6: 4 concert toms, bell tree
Player 7: timpani, claves
Player 8: drumset

item number: PE007
price: $45.00
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Matandaro by James Armstrong
Inspired by the simple melodic and rhythmic concepts of Shona mbira music, each player has one portion of the composite melody commonly played by one performer on the mbira. The gourd and maracas counter rhythms create somewhat of a stereo effect while enhancing the overall rhythmic complexity.

The Cornell University Percussion Ensemble premiered Matandaro in April 2006.

Instrumentation:
Three players on one 5 octave marimba (each with one mallet and one maraca)
Small gourd shaker

item number: PE005
price: $40.00
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ORB WEAVER by James Armstrong
West African Sabar drumming and the rhythmic twists of the popular rock band Tool are among the influences for this composition written for the Cornell University Percussion Ensemble. The piece is scored for ten percussionists with two concepts in mind: groove and volume. The name comes from the beautiful silver headed, black and yellow bodied garden spider. Through eight separate sections, Orb Weaver spins a web of intricate rhythms sure to entangle the listener.

Instrumentation:
Player 1: bongos
Player 2: bongos
Player 3: tom-tom
Player 4: tom-tom
Player 5: tom-tom
Player 6: tom-tom
Player 7: bass drum
Player 8: bass drum
Player 9: bass drum
Player 10: bass drum

item number: PE006
price: $50.00
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Copperline Breathing by Nicholas Papador
A virtuosic piece for solo marimba and percussion quartet. This work was influenced by the music of Jacob Druckman and dedicated to marimbist Michael Burritt. It has many contrasting sections, dynamic levels, and graspable material for all players. Most certainly a great piece for college level ensembles requiring a higher level of proficiency on all instruments.

Instrumentation:
Solo 5 octave marimba
Player 1: marimba (4.3), congas, suspended cymbal, china cymbal, woodblock
Player 2: vibraphone, crotales, bongos, bass drum, splash cymbal
Player 3: vibraphone, two tom-toms, temple blocks, brake drum, suspended cymbal, triangle, chime
Player 4: xylophone, glockenspiel, bass drum, small tam-tam, ice bell, cowbell, triangle

item number: PE001
price: $50.00
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Temple of Apes by Scott Snow
"Temple of Apes" is a groove oriented piece for ten percussionists. Somewhat influenced by the traditional drumming styles of Haitian Vodou, the piece is quite accessible for high school and college level groups alike. The sections flow quite well and include some instrument "trading," as well as a minimalistic marimba motif. A definite crowd pleaser wherever it is included on the program!

Instrumentation:
Player 1: 2 congas, vibraslap
Player 2: bongos, large cowbell
Player 3: marimba, maracas, large gong
Player 4: "rutes," maracas, large gong, gourd shaker
Player 5: concert snare drum, bass drum
Player 6: high-pitched tom, bass drum, cowbell, conga
Player 7: mid-pitched tom, woodblock, large cowbell
Player 8: concert snare drum, bass drum (w/ player 6)
Player 9: low-pitched tom, bass drum (w/ player 5), woodblock
Player 10: low-pitched tom, cowbell, suspended cymbal

item number: PE002
price: $45.00
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Pure White by FANG Man
A beautiful piece originally written for two pianos and later adapted to mallet quartet. A pentatonic melody, harmonic development, and dynamic subtleties combine to make this a perfect piece for high school and college level mallet ensembles.

Instrumentation:
2 marimbas (4.3)
2 vibraphones

item number: PE003
price: $40.00
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Theme Play by James Armstrong
Thematic material is traded around the quartet on a variety of instruments making for a perfect piece for the beginning percussion ensemble. The piece is relatively short, uses common instruments, and is not too difficult. A great piece for Jr. High or early High School ensembles.

Instrumentation:
Player 1: two tom-toms, snare drum
Player 2: bongos, snare drum
Player 3: bass drum, two wood blocks
Player 4: crash cymbals, suspended cymbal, triangle

item number: PE004
price: $30.00
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