Exhilarating piece emulating Japanese taiko drumming. Begins with fairly simple syncopated rhythms, but becomes more and more complex as the piece progresses....
Representing the active part of city life, this work begins with a rhythmic and energetic section building to a more complex polyrhythmic passage. The...
Flow like water, because water always seeks the path of least resistance, yet is strong enough to demolish even stone when no recourse is available.Grade Level...
Fluidity layers various syncopated and non-syncopated patterns together to produce an undulating effect that creates an interesting and meditative atmosphere....
Occam's Razor is a principle of succinctness used in problem-solving, stating that when choosing between two or more methods, the simplest solution is usually...
Radioactive Octopus was inspired by the earthquake and subsequent nuclear disaster that occurred in Japan in March of 2011. Each player represents two of the...
This piece for rudimental snare drum and percussion quartet portrays the unbridled energy and limitless strength of the horse Shadowfax (from "Lord of the...
Based on an Emily Dickinson poem of the same name, "Where Thou Art – That – is Home" is a beautiful, lush chorale for solo marimba.Program NotesThe title of...