Drum DancesOriginally commissioned by Dame Evelyn Glennie for drum kit and piano, this arrangement features one drum kit with five mallet players. Each of the piece's four dances is heavily influenced by jazz and rock music, particularly that of the late 1980s and early 1990s. Originally commissioned by Dame Evelyn Glennie for drum kit and piano, each of the four dances was stimulated by a certain rhythmic interaction possible between the performers. From the

which is in 17/8 time but divided into measures of 7/8

The soothsayer

At the onset of this massive arranging project

Aegean is the second of two companion works Psathas originally wrote for piano trio

Lo and behold

Since much of the original piano part exists in the extreme high and low ends of the instrument

- John Psathas

would not be possible to reproduce on percussion instruments

this arrangement of Jettatura for Percussion Duo seeks to maintain the stark color palette of the original version (piano only) by primarily utilizing wooden keyboard percussion instruments in lieu of the piano

I was lucky enough to play percussion backing up an amazing singer who had an incredibly talented band

spelling Aegean as Agi-Ian)

This arrangement of Zambra by the Spanish group Ojos de Brujo was commissioned by the Florida State University Percussion Ensemble and premiered at their 2023 PAS International Percussion Ensemble Competition Winner’s Showcase Concert