Mallet Percussion Trios

A trio arrangement of the classic hymn. In a 3 feel written in C major with a modulation to F major. Great for teaching dynamics as well as ensemble playing.

Based struggle to find the inner peace of our soul, Peace Within chronicles the challenge of our quest for quietness and calmness in our life. Scored for Marimba, Cello, and Bb

Based on Ode to Joy with a surprise quote at the end, Beethoven's Bellmen is playable on any combination of three keyboard instruments but works especially well with bell kits. An

Ludwig van Beethoven is regarded by many as the greatest composer in the history of music. He was prone to sudden mood swings often reflected in his music. This excerpt from his Piano Sonata 13, Op.27 No. 1

This arrangement of the theme from Emile Waldteufel’s Les Patineurs, op. 183, is for three players. A mini-lesson is included that explains glissando techniques and double

The idea for Burn3 simply came from the title and the myriad of ways a fire can burn. What results is a perpetual motion tour-de-force work for both players that takes listeners on a journey.

A fascinating exercise in counterpoint and mixed-meter, CC'd is a marimba trio that also includes 3 optional percussion parts to further add to the unique textures in the keyboards.

Imagine what the skeletons hear while dancing through graves on a crisp All Hallows' Eve, and this may be it! In Cemetery Salsa, three intermediate players are featured on a single 4.3 octave

Christmas Three features seven holiday carol arrangements for keyboard percussion trio with optional percussion accessory parts for an additional two players. These audience-friendly arrangements

Volume 1 has four classics arranged for marimba (two players) and vibraphone. Bizet's delightful Habanera from "Carmen" and J.S. Bach's soothing Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring are two of

These selections work as individual pieces or in a four-movement capacity. This "mini-symphony" reveals the importance of key relationships, tempo relationships, and contrasting dynamics.

In true jazz form, this advanced chamber ensemble piece for marimba and a supporting piano trio features improvisation in all parts. The piece is filled with energy, excitement, and fun, with a hint of

A lively marimba trio with layered syncopated rhythms and Latin American sonorities. Muy bueno!

A classic Christmas carol arranged for bell trio with the addition of an auxiliary percussionist playing tambourine and sleigh bells.  Great small ensemble for the holiday season.

Little Lullabies is a collection of six arrangements based on themes from famous classical composers. Works by Mozart, Schumann, Beethoven, Chopin, and Bach are featured with instrumentation that

A Little Malletmusik is another one of Brian Slawson’s brilliant pieces for beginning mallet percussionists. Despite its simple, catchy, and light character, it has a many pedagogical