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Of the types of musical instruments that utilize objects outside of the human body, percussion is probably the world's most ancient and common and that which, through its dynamic versatility and agility, is generally most suitable for controlling meter and rhythm.  Also, the diversity of physical structures of which it is formed offers a timbrel variety that has been unmatched until the advent of electronics, which it has by now encompassed.  Its presence often serves these purposes without being directly noticed.  Yet there remains infinite room for further development of the percussive arts within all human activities.  These works are but the beginnings of a humble offering to the genre.


Drum
Marimba
Steel
Electronic
Improvisation
Orchestration


Drum

LAUGH ATTACK (2004)

    for snare, field drum, or tom accompanied by stereo



Marimba

MARIMBA DUET (2003)
    four movements for two five-octave instruments


TWO MOVEMENTS FOR SOLO MARIMBA (2003)


Steel

MOONLIGHT (2002)
    for steel band


Electronic Percussion

SWINGIN' TO A DIF'RENT BEAT (On Date of Birth) (2008)
    arranged in Garage Band

SLAMMIN' PRELUDE & FUGHETTA IN A-D-D (2004)
    composed in paper and Digital Performer



Percussion Improvisation

SONATA IN FUNK MINOR (2006)

    for small combo with percussion parts


THE MONSTER LICK (2005)
    for woodwind and piano with optional percussion

MOONLIGHT (2002/2005)

    for steel band with 'engine room' or full percussion section

    OR
    for two pianos w/ bass & drums

NATURAL SELECTION (2001)
    for large jazz or dance ensemble with percussion section,
    featuring marimba or xylophone


FANFARE AND PROCESSIONAL (2001)
    for small jazz or dance combo with percussion parts


Percussion-featured Orchestration

DANCE FOR THE EARTH (2005)

    for full orchestra with pounding "heartbeat" percussion parts