New Music
Steamboat Willie
for Percussion Ensemble
Arr. Brian Monroe
Steamboat Willie, a short film directed by Walt Disney, was released to great acclaim in 1928. The Music from Steamboat Willie features an arrangement, "Steamboat Bill," a composition made popular in the early 1900s, and "Turkey in the Straw," a well-known song from the 1800s. Xylophonist George Hamilton Green was featured on the original recording. This arrangement for percussion ensemble seeks to emulate the sounds and style of the soundtrack. You can also download a copy of the cartoon and play-a-long for a neat multi media production.
PE-10074
$30.00
Midi file of Steamboat Willie:
A Late One
for Percussion Ensemble
Linda Dachtyl
Scored for mallets (bells, vibes and 3 marimba parts) and drum set, the piece can also be played with the optional piano and electric bass parts either augmenting or replacing some of the mallet parts. Can be performed as a quartet with vibes, bass, piano and drums. This is an arrangement of one of Linda’s original compositions that is recorded with her Hammond organ quartet.
PE-10075
$30.00
Exciting New Percussion Duets
Ionized
Sarah Waters
Written for two percussionists, one on drum set the other on a small multi percussion set-up, this new duet is based on the themes from Ionization by Edgard Varese. Check out the video below to hear Sarah Water and Renee Keller's performance.
PD-10006
$20.00
Jeanie
Kirk Hickman
Written for two percussionists, one on marimba with bongos, a tom tom and Hi-Hat, the other on Vibraphone with snare drum two toms, Bass Drum and a Suspended Cymbal. Hear an audio recording of the duet below. Downloadable Playalong files are available on this website.
PD-10007
$20.00
New Mallet Solos
Red Panda
Stephen Myers
Following up his success with “Voice in the Snow” (available from Permus) Stephen Myers has presented us with another playful and enchanting piece for solo marimba. Utillizing 4-mallet techniques and playable on a 4.3 octave instrument, Red Panda will become a staple in the marimba literature for developing students as well as serious performers.
MS-10077
$15.00
Sketches for Marimba
Abigale Schultz
Original four movement solo for marimba. Great use of four mallet techniques throughout.
I. Innocent - Pianistic melody with alberti left hand style. II.Playful - Syncopated piece with interesting meter changes. III. Pensive - Chorale style with room for roll interpretation. IV. Happy-Go-Lucky - Just what it says, with a touch of swing.
MS-10076
$20.00
IV. Happy-Go-Lucky by the composer.
Rumores de la Caleta
Isaac Albéniz arr. Ethan Burkett
A fine transcription of Albéniz’s guitar
piece for solo marimba.
MS-10075
$15.00
Danse Animé
Gary E. Parks
Wow, that’s a fun piece. First thing I thought when I heard Danse Animé. Great solo for xylophone and piano with an optional percussion part for two blocks, tanbourine and suspended cymbal. Sure to become a popular contest piece. Check out the recording below.
MS-10074
$15.00
New Timpani Solo
Hat Tricks
Gary E, Parks
This work is all about High School (early college) students...sticking, pedaling, ear training, but not going "overboard" in the challenging aspect. For four timpani and a Hi-Hat.
T-10014 (IN)
$10.00
New Percussion Solo
Fanfare for Percussion
Brad Alexander
A comprehensive multiple percussion solo, utilizing a large battery of percussion instruments for the intermediate player. Fanfare is an ideal introduction to the contemporary genre. The piece has the performer playing multiple instruments simultaneously and includes an improvisational section. Fanfare will challenge the young player on many different levels.
MP-10009
$12.00
Fanfare for Percussion
NEW Mallet Ensembles
A Spy in the Night
Yves Carlin
Brand new arrangement for mallet sextet from Belgium. Suitable for an Elementary/Intermediate percussion group. Scored for Glock, Chimes, Vibes, Xylophone and 2 marimba parts (can be played on one instrument). A good introduction to 12/8 time. Sneaky.
PE-10076
$15.00
Smiles & Chuckles - F. Henri Klickman
arr. John Hill
Brand new arrangement for marimba quintet from eminent percussion educator Dr. John Hill.His insiteful performance notes round out this classic Rag.
ME-10135
$15.00
Fair Phyllis I Saw - John Farmer
arr. Kirk Hickman
Brand new arrangement for marimba quartet of a lovely English Madrigal. This tune has become popular again in arrangements by John Rutter for the Cambridge Singers. Medium difficulty with some meter changes. Very full arrangement that can be performed on two marimbas if necessary.
ME-10134
$15.00
NEW Percussion Ensembles
The Wind That is Always Changing!
Nicholaus Meyers
Written for large percussion ensemble (12+) this piece uses several techniques and instruments to depict the sound of wind. Throughout the piece, there are various sections that are “Always Changing”. Performed at a showcase concert at PASIC 2023
PE-10072
$30.00
The Wind that is Always Changing
Down by the O-HI-O.
arr. Brian Monroe
Another great arrangement from Brian Monroe.
This arrangement is for a mallet quintet of solo xylophone and 4 marimbas. There are two fun percussion parts consisting of Hi-Hat, China Cym, Tom tom, Tambourine, Wood Block Cow Bell Sus and Splash Cyms. and a Steamboat Whistle.
PE-10073
$15.00
Yes, We Have No Bananas!
arr. Brian Monroe
Great fun. Peppy arrangement for percussion quintet. This version is fashioned in the style of Spike Jones with all the “toys”.
PE-10071
$15.00
New Duets
Just Us
Nicholaus Meyers
New marimba duet from one of Per-Mus’ most popular composers. Written for two players on a single 4.3 octave marimba (low A). Intermediate difficulty. Each part played with two mallets. Check out recording on You Tube Linkn below.
MD-10034
$20.00
Dance of the Lampyridae
Evan Gedert
Exciting new duet for two marimbas by one of Permus’ newest composers. Sure to become a recital standard. Listen to the composer’s performance below.
MD-10033
$20.00
21 Progressive Duets for Snare Drum and Timpani
Greg Holloway
Written for snare drum and two timpani, this collection provides the teacher and student material used in developing skills necessary to perform in ensembles. Another great collection by master teacher and performer Greg Holloway
PD-10005
$20.00
New Timpani Solo
Two Voices for Solo Timpani
Brad Alexander
Written for four timpani, this new solo uses various techniques to create an intersting and challenging piece. Written by New York show veteran Brad Alexander. Suitable for recital or contest.
T-10013
$8.00