Percussion Ensemble Sextets

Ad Astra is an homage to the state of Kansas whose state motto is "Ad Astra Per Aspera" or "To the Stars Through Difficulty." This composition is an exploration of minimalism, composite

Black Rainbow is a work for 6 solo percussionists and symphonic band (piano in this version) that explores the elusive and mystical moonbow, a rainbow produced by light reflected off the surface of

The primary rhythmic motif in this percussion sextet is created by combining groups of five and seven within a 6/4 time signature. This motif develops mysteriously and aggressively throughout.

Daydreams features several memorable melodic lines and an overarching A-B-A structure that provides harmonic depth as well. The addition of active hand drum grooves makes for a complete musical

Lightbringers is a work written to feature a percussion duo in front of an ensemble and contains several virtuosic yet ensemble-friendly musical ideas and orchestrations. It is a very lighthearted

The Line Around Us is a sextet that explores an extreme membranophone range, accented by the use of cymbals. The work helps performers strengthen ensemble awareness, work on polyrhythmic figures,

A Little Tango is a fun, rhythmic percussion ensemble that creates a lot of fun music with a limited instrumentation. Full of Spanish flair and style, this tango is entertaining for students and

Mas Fuerte, loosely translated, means "more loudness" or "more force." The piece is a study in unpitched loudness, and reflects a strong Afro-Caribbean influence, specifically influences of

The Mental Manacles of the Rhythmically Divine is a play on the rhythmically difficult devices that run the course of this 5-minute work from its unsettling beginning to its maniacal ending.

Naked and On Fire is an exotic sextet bringing together instruments from many corners of the world, with intricate writing for riq, triangles, gongs, tuned pipes, vibraphone and more. It is a

Here is an elegant work in ABA form. The A portion is melodically driven and features the marimba. The B section is all drums, making the center of the piece louder and more primal. A

This piece features flexible parts and instrumentation with engaging music for beginner percussionists.  Designed to simulate a rainstorm, the performers will be required to employ a variety of

It ain't rocket science... or maybe it is! You may not have guessed, but astronautical engineers love fun music just as much as the rest of us. Watch out for flying pocket protectors and airborne glasses as

Part action-packed spy thriller, part bluesy groove, Rogue Agent is an approachable percussion ensemble piece for six or more players. Four-mallet technique is limited to comfortable chords, and

This arrangement of the second movement of Ravel’s String Quartet in F Major captures the essence of the original and translates it to the world of mallet percussion. The arrangement utilizes six

Intense, high energy piece for six to eight percussionists in the tradition of Japanese Taiko drumming. Scored for non-pitched instruments.

Latin percussion performance and Medieval composition techniques are combined in Talea to create unusual musical patterns and colors. Although the piece is scored as a sextet, additional players