Percussion Sextets

1812 Overture - Tschaikowsky / Houllif
Grade: 3+       Item: 20031   Price: $12.95
The introductory “Largo” and closing “Allegro Vivace” sections of this classic work by Tschaikowsky will provide inspiration and excitement for players. The skillful grade 3+ scoring utilizes common percussion instruments including: Bells/Tambourine, Vibes/Triangle, Marimba/Tenor Drum, Snare Drum, Bass Drum/Cymbal(s), and Timpani. Duration 3:00.
American Patrol - Meacham / Houllif
Grade: 5       Item: 20010   Price: $12.95
Blue Parrot, The - Houllif
Grade: 3+       Item: 20014   Price: $13.95
This sextet for common percussion instruments features an exotic, medium tempo rock/Latin groove that is highlighted by bluesy, jazz inflected mallet playing. Three mallet players, a drum set player, and two Latin accessory percussionists will enjoy the written solo space, and the 4/4 time signature that segues to a hypnotic 12/8. Duration 4:36.
California Girls - Wilson, Love / Houllif
Grade: 3+       Item: 20017   Price: $12.95
This “sixties” classic from the Beach Boys is presented here in an easy swing-shuffle style for common percussion instruments including: bells, xylophone, vibes, marimba, drumset, conga and tambourine. Melodically and harmonically engaging, grade 3+ percussion ensembles will love to play this piece. Duration 3:30.
Can Can - Offenbach / Houllif
Grade: 4       Item: 20015   Price: $13.95
All the gaiety and “joie de vivre” of Paris in the late 19th century is depicted in this frolicking sextet for common percussion instruments. The energy and excitement of this grade 4 setting is guaranteed to bring smiles to the faces of players and audiences alike. Duration 2:20.
Concerto For Timpani And Percussion Ensemble - Beck
Grade: 6       Item: 20020   Price: $13.95
Ding! Dong! Merrily On High - Traditional / Houllif
Grade: 3+       Item: 20021   Price: $12.95
All the joy and spirit of Christmas shines through this version of the lively French theme for six percussionists. Flexible scoring requirements in the three melody parts (bells, xylophone or vibes or marimba, chimes or synthesized chimes) let groups design performances according to available personnel and equipment, while the remaining parts (tom-tom, tambourine, and suspended cymbal/triangle or suspended finger cymbal) call for common instruments only.
Drum Check - Del Borgo
Grade: 2+       Item: 20024   Price: $14.95
Give My Regards To Broadway - Cohan / Houllif
Grade: 3       Item: 20026   Price: $12.95
Hit Me With Your Best Shot - Schwartz / Houllif
Grade: 3       Item: 20028   Price: $12.95
This Eddie Schwartz classic rock tune, made famous by Pat Benatar provides a fun departure for percussion ensembles. The arranger offers crowd pleasing material to all players. Instrumentation includes: Bells (1-3 players on Bells, Vibes, and Xylophone), Marimba, Timpani, Drum Set, Tambourine, and Cowbell. Duration 3:20.
Island Vibe - Kovins
Grade: 5+-Solo/3+-E       Item: 20027   Price: $18.95
Featuring vibraphone soloist with accompaniment, this delightful percussion sextet is brimming with Caribbean flavor. The five accompaniment parts call for marimba, xylophone, glockenspiel, drum set, and accessories (cabasa, triangle, clave). Duration is about 5:00.
Mambo Para Seis - Houllif
Grade: 4       Item: 20033   Price: $12.95
This grade 4 sextet is an authentic mambo with an irresistible, even danceable beat! Featuring syncopated rhythms, independent and unison passages, and dynamic contrast, the instrumentation includes cowbell, maracas, snare drum or timbale, conga, claves, and bass drum. Duration 2:35.
Percussion Piece - Peterson
Grade: 2       Item: 20040   Price: $8.5
Preludio For Percussion - Del Borgo
Grade: 5       Item: 20060   Price: $13.95
Royal Processionals - Various / Houllif
Grade: 4     Features: Collection Contains:
BRITISH GRENADIERS; RONDEAU (MOURET)   Item: 20062   Price: $12.95
Featuring the stately favorites British Grenadiers and Mouret's Rondeau, this inspired arrangement relies on standard equipment only. Murray notes that the basic configuration of six players can be expanded anytime a piccolo player is available to double the melody lines.
Run - Spears
Grade: 4       Item: 20063   Price: $14.95
Have a “run” with this grade 4 original as it takes you on a high energy journey through a city during rush hour, with a peaceful “park” interlude before a return to the exciting, urban-style closing. Instrumentation includes: snare drum, tom toms, tambourine/woodblock, suspended cymbal/crash cymbals/hi-hat, bass drum/triangle, and timpani.
Soundscape I - Del Borgo
Grade: 3+       Item: 20065   Price: $13.95
Ukrainian Bell Carol (Carol Of The Bells) - Traditional / Houllif
Grade: 3       Item: 20069   Price: $12.95
A unique, wintry ambiance is created by common percussion instruments in this Kendor-commissioned setting of the familiar theme (a.k.a. Carol Of The Bells) for mixed sextets. The pace is lively, and technical demands do not exceed the grade 3 level. Scoring requirements call for bells, finger cymbals, chimes or vibes, woodblock, triangle, sleigh bells, tambourine, suspended cymbal and tom-tom.
Waltz Time - Beck
Grade: 2       Item: 20067   Price: $13.95
The feeling of a waltz prevails throughout this percussion sextet. The waltz rhythm is shared by all players and will be a perfect introduction to percussion ensemble playing for grade 2 players. Instrumentation includes: Snare Drum, Tom Toms, Bass Drum, Tambourine, Wood Block, and Timpani. Duration 3:15.
When Johnny Comes Marching Home - Traditional / Houllif
Grade: 3       Item: 20071   Price: $12.95
This rollicking favorite in 6/8 time will be popular wherever and whenever it's played. Modest technical demands account for the grade 3 rating, and the piece features good dynamic contrast and melodic/rhythmic interplay between parts.
William Tell Overture, The - Rossini / Houllif
Grade: 4+       Item: 20070   Price: $11.95

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