Harvey Minchin is dedicated to providing quality sheet music to musicians at every level. Selections available will be increasing rapidly so check back often for the newest pieces.

I feature a variety of Percussion Ensemble music - from duos and trios to full ensembles. Whether your school has a Percussion Ensemble, you are looking for a Percussion Feature for your next concert or you are looking for music for lessons, you'll find everything you need here.

Yes, we have buckets - solos, duets and quartets for buckets.
Each part can be played by multiple players to allow for large groups.
All bucket music can also be played on drums.

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7 Bucket Series Piece Added
All bucket music can also be played on drums!

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Percussion Ensemble with Mallets
Song Title Level - Difficulty Number of Players/Instrumentation Purchase Information Duration

Riding The Waves On A Drum
By Harvey Minchin
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

Jolly Old Saint Nicholas
for Flexible Percussion Ensemble

By Traditional
Arranged by Harvey Minchin
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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
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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
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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
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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

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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
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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
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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

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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

Click here for the bucket music!
All bucket music can also be played on drums!

If your ensemble has performed one of Harvey's pieces and you would like to have your review posted on this website, please e-mail the name of the piece, the name and location of the group, your name and e-mail address - and e-mail it to hminch@enter.net If you have an audio recording of a piece, let me know if it is posted on line or e-mail me the MP3. If you video record a piece and post it on the internet, please let me know the webpage, I would love to post a link to it on this website.

Bio - Harvey earned his BA in Music Performance, with a minor in computer science, from Trenton State College in 1987. As a percussion major, he studied with Tony DeNicola, a fabulous jazz drummer from the Trenton, NJ, area. Harvey also studied music arranging and arranged several pieces for the TSC Percussion Ensemble. He has been writing and arranging music including rock, pop, blues
and for percussion ever since.

 

Harvey Minchin
E-Mail: harvey@minchin.net