Solo timpani (5 drums) and 4 percussionists - vibraphone/bass drum/opera gong, marimba (5.0)/field drum, 2 congas/2 cowbells/tom-tom/sus. cym./glockenspiel. 2 bongos/2woodblocks/closed hi-hat/ribbon crasher/kickdrum/crotales. Premiered at PASIC 2004 by the Victoria Memorial Percussion Ensemble (for whom the piece was written) with John Beck playing the solo timpani part.

The Sharpend Stick is a Native American war song and dance that is in the "fish-step" style. It is said that the popular 1920's dance craze the "Charleston" was derived from this dance.

Nocturne is a 15 minute work for solo percussionist. The piece is multi-metric and draws its material through rhythmic permutations of the main theme. The chimes are used to play "serial" melodies based on the southern hymn "My Song in the Night.

A much anticipated, "In Your Face" piece for the marimbist in need of new rep. Strong technique, ability to execute independent rolls, and a 5.0 octave instrument required.

Can be performed as a set or individually. A great recital choice. 5.0 marimba and independent roll technique required.

For 8 percussionists, 3 of which serve as soloists and interact with the rest of the ensemble in ways which mimic the movements and works of the maskiviro (spiritual medium in the culture of Zimbabwe). Written for the NWU Percussion Ensemble.

A third-place winner in 2002 PAS composition contest for solo multiple percussion. The title is taken from the new form of USB, a high data-transfer cable which is the interface for today's digital audio and video devices (allowing the user to send more than a CD's worth of data every 10 seconds). In the piece, the performer becomes the Fire Wire, relaying information to the audience at a high rate of speed.

"Although there are ample technical challenges, the accomplished vibraphonist will find that giving a cohesive rendering of "Apranibita" is the greatest challenge."
-- Percussive Notes

Simple and short (142 measures), yet beautifully written. 5.0 octave marimba required.

Rechargeble Light received its premiere performance on August 4, 2000 at the Chautauqua Institute (Chautauqua, NY) with Michael Burritt as percussion soloist. It attempts to fuse electronic and acoustic sounds in a chamber music setting. Scored for percussion soloist playing non-pitched instruments accompanied by five percussionists playing mostly pitched instruments including two synthesizers and a MalletKat (a synthesizer comprised of triggers in the shape of a mallet keyboard).