books
The Compleat Percussionist
A 400+ page method book with exercises, etudes and solos designed to develop a well-rounded (or complete) percussionist. The studies are graduated from an absolute beginner level through advanced high school. Chapters include snare drum, multiple percussion, drumset, two-mallet keyboard, four-mallet keyboard, timpani, and symphonic/auxiliary percussion.
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PERCUSSION ENSEMBLES
A fun and upbeat arrangement for keyboard quintet of this classic Bluegrass. tune.
The Prairie Sings
A twelve-movement concert length work reflecting on the Carl Sandburg's "The Prairie." Check out the gallery for a recording of some of the movements. Please contact the composer for more information.
The Shaman
A medium easy percussion sextet using traditional battery instruments and flower pots.
Holiday arrangements
Based on an advent chant from the Russian Orthodox Church, this arrangement for marimba quartet highlights the natural resonance and beautiful tone of the marimba. Quiet and poignant, "Make Ready, O Bethlehem" will provide a refreshing diversion from the typical holiday fare. This arrangement requires two marimbas (including one 5.0 octave marimba).
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Audiences will love this groovy arrangement of "O Come, O Come Emmanuel" for marimba quartet. Playable on three marimbas, this arrangement requires a five octave marimba.
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This upbeat, percussive arrangement of "We Three Kings" will be a lot of fun for the performers and audience alike. For four marimbists, this arrangement can be performed on one 5.0 octave marimba with at least two 4.3 octave marimbas.
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A very difficult arrangement beginning with beautiful lush chords followed by a section of rhythmic intensity.
PERCUSSION SOLOS
A collection of five medium easy solos for 4.3 octave marimba.
In the Moonlight
Three easy character pieces for 4.3 octave marimba.