Minchin's Music - Composer

Percussion Ensemble with Mallets
Song Title	Level - Difficulty	Number of Players/Instrumentation	Purchase Information	Duration
Riding The Waves On A Drum By Harvey Minchin Click here to listen to the piece.	Middle/Jr. High School - Medium High School - Easy	8-13 Players - Bells, Xylophone, Vibraphone, Marimba, Bass Marimba (Both Marimba parts can be played on the same 4 octave Marimba), Bongos (or high toms), Tambourine, Cowbell/Triangle, Wood Block, Maracas, Vibra Slap/Finger Cymbals and Drum Set, Bass Guitar. ( Indicates optional part.)		2:56
Stars and Stripes Forever for Percussion Ensemble By John Phillip Sousa Arranged by Harvey Minchin Click here to listen to the piece.	High School - Advanced College - Medium	11-16 Players - Bells, Xylophone, 2 Vibraphones, 4 Marimba Parts (Can be played on 2 marimbas, one 4 1/3 octave and one 4 octave or greater), Chimes, Timpani 4, Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Cymbals, Concert Toms 4* Cowbell, Triangle. (* Indicates optional part.)		3:40
Deck The Hall for Percussion Ensemble Welsh Arranged by Harvey Minchin Click here to listen to the piece.	Elementary School - Medium Middle/Jr. High School - Easy	10 Players - Orchestra Bells, Xylophone, Vibraphone, Marimba 1, Marimba 2 (Both marimba parts can be played on the same 4 octave, or higher, marimba), Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Sleigh Bells, Crash Cymbals, Wood Block/3 Concert Toms Includes score, Score and parts - Marimba 2 is written in Bass Clef) and an optional Marimba 2 part in Treble Clef is included - played one octave lower.		2:35
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing for Flexible Percussion Ensemble By Wesley/Mendelssohn Arranged by Harvey Minchin Click here to listen to the piece.	Elementary School - Easy Middle/Jr. High School - Very Easy	5 Parts - Mallets 1 & 2, Percussion 1, 2 & 3 - this arrangement can be played as a quintet or with multiple players on each part with available instruments. The two mallet parts can be played on the same type of instrument or different. One way is for the Mallets 1 part to play metal instruments, such as bells, metalphones and vibraphones, and the Mallets 2 on wooden instruments, such as xylophones and marimbas. The Percussion 1 part can be played on sleigh bells, jingle bells, tambourines, shakers, maracas, etc. The Percussion 2 part can be played on snare drums, high drums, wood blocks, triangles, etc. The Percussion 3 part can be played on bass drums, low drums, cowbells, etc.		2:15
Jingle Bossa Bells for Percussion Ensemble By James L. Pierpont Arranged by Harvey Minchin Click here to listen to the piece.	Elementary School - Medium Middle/Jr. High School - Easy	12 Players - Xylophone, Vibraphone, Marimba 1, Marimba 2 (Both marimba parts can be played on the same 4 octave, or higher, marimba), Sleigh Bells, Maracas, Claves, Bongo Drums, Bass Drum, Suspended Cymbal, Cowbell, Timpani Includes score, Score and parts - Marimba 2 is written in Bass Clef and an optional Marimba 2 part in Treble Clef is included - played one octave lower.		3:10
Jingle Bells for Percussion Ensemble By James L. Pierpont Arranged by Harvey Minchin Click here to listen to the piece.	Elementary School - Medium Middle/Jr. High School - Easy	11 Players - Orchestra Bells, Xylophone, Vibraphone, Marimba 1, Marimba 2 (Both marimba parts can be played on the same 4 octave, or higher, marimba), Sleigh Bells, Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Crash Cymbals, Wood Block, Cowbell Includes score, Score and parts - Marimba 2 is written in Bass Clef) and an optional Marimba 2 part in Treble Clef is included - played one octave lower.		3:10
Jingle Bells for Flexible Percussion Ensemble By James L. Pierpont Arranged by Harvey Minchin Click here to listen to the piece.	Elementary School - Easy Middle/Jr. High School - Very Easy	5 Parts - Mallets 1 & 2, Percussion 1, 2 & 3 - this arrangement can be played as a quintet or with multiple players on each part with available instruments. The two mallet parts can be played on the same type of instrument or different. One way is for the Mallets 1 part to play metal instruments, such as bells, metalphones and vibraphones, and the Mallets 2 on wooden instruments, such as xylophones and marimbas. The Percussion 1 part can be played on sleigh bells, jingle bells, tambourines, shakers, maracas, etc. The Percussion 2 part can be played on snare drums, high drums, wood blocks, triangles, etc. The Percussion 3 part can be played on bass drums, low drums, cowbells, etc. Depending on the instruments, Mallets 1 can be played as written or played/doubled an octave higher and Mallets 2, the bass part, can be played as written or played/doubled an octave lower.		1:55
Jolly Old Saint Nicholas for Flexible Percussion Ensemble By Traditional Arranged by Harvey Minchin Click here to listen to the piece.	Elementary School - Easy Middle/Jr. High School - Very Easy	5 Parts - Mallets 1 & 2, Percussion 1, 2 & 3 - this arrangement can be played as a quintet or with multiple players on each part with available instruments. The two mallet parts can be played on the same type of instrument or different. One way is for the Mallets 1 part to play metal instruments, such as bells, metalphones and vibraphones, and the Mallets 2 on wooden instruments, such as xylophones and marimbas. The Percussion 1 part can be played on sleigh bells, jingle bells, tambourines, shakers, maracas, etc. The Percussion 2 part can be played on snare drums, high drums, wood blocks, triangles, etc. The Percussion 3 part can be played on bass drums, low drums, cowbells, etc.		1:40
Joy To The World for Percussion Ensemble By Watts/Mason/Handel Arranged by Harvey Minchin Click here to listen to the piece.	Elementary School - Intermediate Middle/Jr. High School - Easy/Medium	10-13 Players - Orchestra Bells, Xylophone, Vibraphone, Marimba 1, Marimba 2 (Both marimba parts can be played on the same 4 octave, or higher, marimba), Timpani, Sleigh Bells, Tambourine, Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Suspended Cymbal, Crash Cymbals ( Indicates optional part.) Includes score, Score and parts - Marimba 2 is written in Bass Clef) and an optional Marimba 2 part in Treble Clef is included - played one octave lower.		3:50
O Tannenbaum (O Christmas Tree) for Flexible Percussion Ensemble By Wesley/Mendelssohn Arranged by Harvey Minchin Click here to listen to the piece.	Elementary School - Easy Middle/Jr. High School - Very Easy	6 Parts - Mallets 1 & 2, Percussion 1, 2, 3 & 4 - this arrangement can be played as a quintet or with multiple players on each part with available instruments. The two mallet parts can be played on the same type of instrument or different. One way is for the Mallets 1 part to play metal instruments, such as bells, metalphones and vibraphones, and the Mallets 2 on wooden instruments, such as xylophones and marimbas. The Percussion 1 part can be played on sleigh bells, jingle bells, tambourines, shakers, maracas, etc. The Percussion 2 part can be played on snare drums, high drums, wood blocks, etc. The Percussion 3 part can be played on bass drums, low drums, cowbells, etc. The Percussion 4 part can be played on triangles, finger cymbals, stick on a suspended cymbal, etc.		1:45
Up On The Housetop for Percussion Ensemble Traditional Arranged by Harvey Minchin Click here to listen to the piece.	Elementary School - Medium Middle/Jr. High School - Easy	11 Players - Orchestra Bells, Xylophone, Vibraphone, Marimba 1, Marimba 2 (Both marimba parts can be played on the same 4 octave, or higher, marimba), Drum Set, Bongo Drums, Sleigh Bells, Suspended Cymbal/Wood Block, Claves, Maracas Includes score, Score and parts - Marimba 2 is written in Bass Clef and an optional Marimba 2 part in Treble Clef is included - played one octave lower.		2:50
Mallet Solos, Duos, Trios, Quartets
Song Title	Level - Difficulty	Number of Players/Instrumentation	Purchase Information	Duration
Ragtime Rain Cloud By Harvey Minchin	Middle or Jr. High School - Medium High School or College - Easy	Xylophone Solo with Marimba Duo Accompaniment Both marimba parts can be played on the same 4 octave marimba. The xylophone part can also be played on a second marimba, played up one octave, if desired. The marimba 2 part is written in the bass clef but an optional treble clef version is also included. This is a fun and challenging piece piece that students enjoy playing and audiences will certainly enjoy.		3:20
Seven Studies for Solo Mallet Percussion - Volumes 0,1 & 2 Complete By Harvey Minchin	Elementary or Middle School - Easy - Medium	1 - Mallet Percussionist - 2 Mallets - can be played on marimba, xylophone, vibraphone or orchestra bells - Collection of 21 Pieces from Volumes 0, 1 and 2. See below for the individual volumes and all the pieces.		Varies
Seven Studies for Solo Mallet Percussion - Volume 0 By Harvey Minchin	Elementary or Middle School - Very Easy	1 - Mallet Percussionist - 2 Mallets - can be played on marimba, xylophone, vibraphone or orchestra bells - Collection of 7 Pieces. Click each solo for Sheet Music Plus information From C To C - C You At The Top - Windy Waltz - Time Ton Play - Doubles - From The Top - Mallet March		Varies
Seven Studies for Solo Mallet Percussion - Volume 1 By Harvey Minchin	Elementary or Middle School - Easy	1 - Mallet Percussionist - 2 Mallets - can be played on marimba, xylophone, vibraphone or orchestra bells - Collection of 7 Pieces. Click each solo for Sheet Music Plus information Stepping In Time - Up and Over - Ticking and Clicking - Reach For The Top - Bouncing Along - Sway With Me - Hopping and Bopping		Varies
Seven Studies for Solo Mallet Percussion - Volume 2 By Harvey Minchin	Elementary or Middle School - Medium Jr. or Sr. High School - Easy	1 - Mallet Percussionist - 2 Mallets - can be played on marimba, xylophone, vibraphone or orchestra bells - Collection of 7 Pieces. Click each solo for Sheet Music Plus information High Jump - Minors Abound - Moving Thirds - That Waltz Feeling - Riding The Eights - Dancing Shoes - Triplets All Around		Varies
Seven Studies for Solo Mallet Percussion - Christmas Public Domain Pieces Arr. By Harvey Minchin	Elementary or Middle School - Easy	1 - Mallet Percussionist - 2 Mallets - can be played on marimba, xylophone, vibraphone or orchestra bells - More pieces to be added Click each solo for Sheet Music Plus for viewing, listening and purchasing information Jolly Old St. Nicholas - Up On The House Top - Silent Night - Jingle Bells - What Child Is This? - Angels We Have Heard On High - Deck The Hall		Varies
Battle Hymn Of The Republic Words by Julia Ward Howe Music by William Steffe Arranged by Harvey Minchin	Elementary School - Medium Middle/Jr. High School - Easy	2 Players - Marimba - Can be played on the same 4 1/3 octave, or higher, marimba.		3:05
Peter Cottontail Mallet Percussion Duet By Steve Nelson & Jack Rollins Arranged by Harvey Minchin	Elementary School - Medium Middle/Jr. High School - Easy	2 Players - Mallet Percussion - Part 1 - Xylophone, Vibraphone or Marimba, Part 2 - Marimba. Both parts can be played on one 4 octave, or higher, marimba. Includes score, Mallet Perc 1 (Xylo, Vibes or Marimba - 2 mallets), Mallet Perc 2 (Marimba, Bass Clef - 2 mallets and an optional Marimba 2 part in Treble Clef is included - played one octave lower.		2:30
Feliz Navidad Mallet Percussion Duet By Jose Feliciano Arranged by Harvey Minchin	Elementary School - Hard/Medium Middle/Jr. High School - Medium	2 Players - Mallet Percussion - Part 1 - Xylophone, Vibraphone or Marimba, Part 2 - Marimba. If both parts are played on marimba, they can be played on the same 4 octave, or higher, marimba. Includes score, Mallet Perc 1 (Xylo, Vibes or Marimba - 2 mallets), Mallet Perc 2 (Marimba, Bass Clef - 4 mallets).		4:00
Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer -Marimba Duet By Johnny Marks Arranged by Harvey Minchin	Elementary School - Medium Middle/Jr. High School - Easy	2 Players - Marimba - Can be played on the same 4 octave, or higher, marimba. Includes score, Marimba 1, Marimba 2 (Bass Clef) and optional Marimba 2 part in Treble Clef - played one octave lower.		3:30
Marimba Christmas For Two Traditional Arranged by Harvey Minchin Click here to listen to this piece.	Elementary School - Medium Middle/Jr. High School - Easy	2 Players - Marimba - Can be played on the same 4 octave, or higher, marimba. Includes score, Marimba 1, Marimba 2 (Bass Clef) and optional Marimba 2 part in Treble Clef - played one octave lower. Medley - Jolly Old Saint Nicholas, Silent Night and Jingle Bells		3:05
Marimba Christmas For Two - Vol 2 Traditional Arranged by Harvey Minchin	Elementary School - Medium Middle/Jr. High School - Easy	2 Players - Marimba - Can be played on the same 4 octave, or higher, marimba. Includes score, Marimba 1, Marimba 2 (Bass Clef) and optional Marimba 2 part in Treble Clef - played one octave lower. Medley - Up On The Housetop, O Tannembaum, Good King Wenceslas and Deck The Hall		4:10
Marimba Christmas For Two - Vol 3 Traditional Arranged by Harvey Minchin	Elementary School - Medium Middle/Jr. High School - Easy	2 Players - Marimba - Can be played on the same 4 octave, or higher, marimba. Includes score, Marimba 1, Marimba 2 (Bass Clef) and optional Marimba 2 part in Treble Clef - played one octave lower. Medley - Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, Away In A Manager, Joy To The World		3:25
What Child Is This? For Marimba Trio Traditional Arranged by Harvey Minchin Click here to listen to a short version of this piece.	Middle/Jr. High School - Medium High School - Easy	3 Players - Marimba - Can be played on the same 4 octave, or higher, marimba.		2:20
Oh Holy Night Marimba Vibraphone Duet Music By Adolphe Adam Arranged by Harvey Minchin	Elementary School - Medium/Hard Middle/Jr. High School - /Medium/Easy	2 Players - The marimba part can be played on a 4 1/3 octave or higher, marimba. This part switches between treble clef and bass clef. This can be played using 2 mallets or 4 mallets if the performer prefers. The vibraphone part is written for 2 mallets.		3:35
Silent Night For Solo Vibraphone (2 Mallets) James Pierpont Arranged by Harvey Minchin	Middle - Medium Jr. High School/High School - Easy	1 Player - Vibraphone solo		2:50
Jolly Old St. Nicholas For Solo Vibraphone (2 Mallets) James Pierpont Arranged by Harvey Minchin	Middle - Medium Jr. High School/High School - Easy	1 Player - Vibraphone solo		1:55
What Child Is This? For Solo Vibraphone (2 Mallets) Traditional Arranged by Harvey Minchin	Middle/Jr. High School - Medium High School - Easy	1 Player - Vibraphone solo		2:30
Over The Rainbow For Solo Vibraphone (2 Mallets) By Harold Arlen & E.Y. "Yip" Harburg Arranged by Harvey Minchin	Middle/Jr. High School - Medium High School - Easy	1 Player - Vibraphone solo	Not Available through JW Pepper	4:45
Percussion Solos, Duos, Trios, Quartets (No Mallets)
Song Title	Level - Difficulty	Number of Players/Instrumentation	Purchase Information	Duration
Four Stars On The Horizon for Percussion Quartet By Harvey Minchin Click here to listen to the piece.	Elementary/Middle School - Medium Jr. High/High School - Easy	4 Players - Snare Drum, Bass Drum, 4 Concert Toms and Tambourine I		2:55
Snare Drum Solos Collection 1 By Harvey Minchin	Elementary or Middle School - Easy	1 - Snare Drum Solos - Collection of 7 Pieces Click each solo for Sheet Music Plus information Double It - Hop Over - Three Taps - Triple Hit - Switch It Up - Flam Mania - Peanut Rolls		Varies
Double Time For Two Snares By Harvey Minchin	Elementary, Middle School or High School - Intermediate	2 Players - 2 different pitched snare drums.		3:20
No Stopping Us Now By Harvey Minchin	High School - Intermediate College, recital piece for young percussionists	2 Players - Timpani (2) and Snare Drum.		2:45
Big Bend Bounce By Harvey Minchin	Middle School or High School - Intermediate	1 Player - Timpani (2)		2:45
Three Times The Fun By Harvey Minchin Click here to listen to part of Mvt. 1. Click here to listen to part of Mvt. 2. Click here to listen to part of Mvt. 3.	Elementary or Middle School - Easy	3 Players - 2 High Concert Toms (Or Bongos), 2 Low Concert Toms and Bass Drum		Mvt. 1 - 2:00 Mvt. 2 - 2:10 Mvt. 3 - 2:05
Piano Pieces
Song Title	Level - Difficulty	Number of Players/Instrumentation	Purchase Information	Duration
Silent Night For Solo Piano James Pierpont Arranged by Harvey Minchin	Middle - Medium Jr. High School/High School - Easy	1 Player - Piano solo		2:25
Auld Lang Syne For Solo Piano Words by Robert Burns Music Traditional Arranged by Harvey Minchin	Middle - Medium Jr. High School/High School - Easy	1 Player - Piano solo		1:10
Battle Hymn Of The Republic Words by Julia Ward Howe Music by William Steffe Arranged by Harvey Minchin	Elementary School - Medium Middle/Jr. High School - Easy	1 Player - Piano solo		2:00

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