free percussion ensemble pieces

Varying difficulties and instrumentation for percussion ensembles. For individual parts, please contact me.

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bearwalker

Percussion ensemble piece that showcases talented keyboard players. works great as a front ensemble "lot tune" or a program in a concert hall.

Who??

Easy and short percussion ensemble piece. This can be learned quickly, and even opened up for solos if needed.  Great for festivals, new ensembles, or summer programs.

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Very easy and short percussion ensemble piece. For very beginner ensembles. This piece can be learned and performed in the same day if needed. Can be opened up for solos if needed. Great for festivals, clinics, middle schools, new ensembles, and summer programs.

Subterranean

Movement for percussion ensemble or indoor percussion ensemble.

Reverie (for Soprano Sax and Percussion Ensemble)

Soprano sax and percussion quartet. Difficult.

Sleepless (for steel Band)

This is a tune for full steel band. Includes a middle section open for soloing. Depicts the struggle of falling asleep, finally falling asleep at the end.

Contact me for individual parts.
Browse percussion ensemble pieces for sale from Matthew Curley.

On the wing

Level: Advanced Players: 11 Length: 3:30
Instrumentation: 4 Marimbas (Two 4.3 & Two 5.0 octave) , 2 Glockenspiel, 2 Vibraphone, Chimes, Percussion 1 (Suspended Cymbal & Toms) , Percussion 2 (Wind chimes, bass drum, triangle, hi-hat)

Available for purchase.
*Apologies for midi audio. If you'd like to perform and record this piece, I'd be happy to feature the performance here.

On Death and dying

Level: difficult  Players: 3 Length: 3:30
Instrumentation:
Player 1 - Vibraphone
Player 2 - Marimba
Player 3 - 3 toms, Suspended cymbal, 2 cooking pans (or opera gongs), 20" pedal bass drum, ride cymbal, Tenor Steel Drum.
Commissioned in 2018 by the Confluence Percussion Duo @ Eastern Connecticut State University.

Phosphenes

Level: Advanced/Grade VI  Players: 14  Length: 5:10 
Instrumentation: Bells, Xylophone, Crotales (E3-G4), (2) Vibes, (3) Marimbas (one 5 oct., two 4.0),
Timpani, Rain Stick, Bongos, Djembe, Ocean Drum, (4) Toms, Shaker, Gong, Triangle, (2) Suspended Cymbals,
Sizzle Cymbal, Bass Drum, Shakere​

​Available for purchase from Row-Loff Productions.

Apex

Great Marching Percussion feature, as a short stand alone piece or as part of a field show. 

Level: Medium/Grade IV   Length: :53
Instrumentation: Snares, Tenors, Cymbals, Bass Drums, Bells, Xylophone, Vibes, (2) Marimbas, (3) Timpani,
Concert Bass Drum, (2) Concert Toms, Hi Bongo, Suspended Cymbal, Splash Cymbal, China Cymbal, Brake Drum
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​Available for purchase from Row-Loff Productions.

Paradox II

Level: Medium/Grade IV   Players: 10-11  Length: 3:22  
Instrumentation: Bells, Vibes, Xylophone, 4 Octave Marimba, Bongos, Congas, Wind Chimes, Suspended Cymbal, Snare Drum, Triangle, Headed Tambourine, Slapstick, Concert Bass Drum, Hi Hat.

​Available for purchase from Row-Loff Productions.

Boulderdash

Level: Medium/Grade IV  Players: 8  Length: 3:05    
Instrumentation: High Pitched Snare, Low Pitched Snare, (4) Concert Toms, (4) Timpani, Concert Bass Drum, Hi Hat, Large Suspanded Cymbal, Splash Cymbal, China Cymbal, Mounted Tambourine, Wood Block, (7) Shakers (from small to large).

​​​Available for purchase from Row-Loff Productions.
ECSU Percussion Ensemble, April 29, 2018. Conducted by Matthew Bronson

Hidden Dreams

Level: Medium/Grade IV  Players: 13-15  Length: 3:22    
Instrumentation: Bells, Vibes, Xylophone, (2) 4 1/3 Octave Marimbas, (4) Timpani, Snare Drum, Hi Hat, Bass Drum, Triangle, Tambourine, (2) Concert Toms, Bongos, Suspended Cymbal.

Available for purchase from Row-Loff Productions.

Cloudburst

Level: Medium/Grade IV     Length: :56    
Instrumentation: Snare, Tenors, Crash Cymbals, Bass Drums, Bells, Xylophone, Marimba, Vibes, (4) Timpani, Concert Bass Drum, Suspended Cymbal, Hi Hat, Brake Drum, Optional Bass Guitar.

Available for purchase from Row-Loff Productions.

Syzygy

Syzygy, meaning the alignment of celestial bodies, is reflected in this work for mallet ensemble. The piece uses multiple rhythmic and melodic themes to create a juxtaposition between feelings of tension and calmness.

Genre: Percussion Ensemble | # of Players: 8 
Level: Medium Difficult | Duration: 4:10
Recorded 11/09/18 at Chicago High School for the Arts (ChiArts). Conducted by Dr. Brooks Truly
North Carolina A&T University 2019 Percussion Ensemble Directed by Dr. Lamon Lawhorn