Small But Mighty by Josh Gottry

As the saying goes, “good things come in small packages.” Unlike many percussion ensemble works that are centered around larger instruments—marimba, timpani, vibraphone, bass drum, and such—this piece specifically focuses on the smaller percussion instruments, one of which for each player is portable and handheld. However, small certainly doesn’t mean quiet, as this aggressive and groovy work explores the full dynamic spectrum over numerous ostinatos and constantly shifting time signatures to create a captivating and mighty ensemble sound.