Ekumusic (graphic scores), Large Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, Mixed Chamber Ensemble, Solos/Duos, Choral Music (Scroll down for each category)
EKUMUSIC (GRAPHIC SCORES/OPEN INSTRUMENTATION)
Most of my graphic scores are available for free as PDFs below, but if you perform them please let me know so that I can at least get ASCAP royalties. Just email me if there are questions (payton [dot] macdonald [at] gmail [dot] com) Many scores are also available through Steve Weiss Music and other vendors.
Go to Ekumusic description for information on Payton’s Ekumusic.
For information on interpreting Ekumusic scores go here: EKUMUSIC KEY FOR NOTATED SCORES
Since 2022 most of Payton’s graphic scores are wrapped into his SONIC PEAKS project. Check out that website to see more graphic scores.
Walter (2021)
Weasel (2021)
Erin (2021)
Seed Science (2021)
Drone, No Drone (Recorded on Explorations 22, feat. Gideon Forbes) (2021)
Two (Recorded on Explorations 22, feat. Gideon Forbes) (2021)
Time and Again (Recorded on Explorations 22, feat. Gideon Forbes) (2021)
PedroPaytonPulses (Recorded on Explorations 24, feat. Pedro Carneiro) (2021)
Meep Meeps (Recorded on Explorations 17 (StochaSticks), also released as an NFT) (2020)
Orbitals (Recorded on Explorations 17 (StochaSticks)) (2020)
StochaSticks (Recorded on Explorations 17 (StochaSticks)) (2020)
P(n) = P (n-2) + P (n-3), for unspecified number of triangle players, (2020) open duration
Modules 1-6, written for Elliott Sharp and Steven Crammer (2019), 60′
Forever Hidden, Forever in Plain Sight, written for Peter Jarvis (2018), open duration
LARGE ENSEMBLE
Kid Tao Mammal, for chamber orchestra and jazz trio, commissioned by Alarm Will Sound and Medeski, Martin, and Wood, (2014), 20’ Kid Tao Mammal Program notes
Lifeboat No. 6, for string quartet, children’s chorus, and percussion, commissioned by Newman Center for Performing Arts and Molly Brown House (2012), 25’
METADRUM, for chamber orchestra, commissioned by Alarm Will Sound (2011), 21’
People Coming Together, commissioned by Bloomingdale School of Music (2010), 12’
Concerto for Quintet, Orchestra, and Audience, commissioned by Maryland Classic Youth Symphony and Classical Jam (2010), 14’
Samsara,for Wind Ensemble, commissioned by McGill University Wind Ensemble (2008), 13’
Cowboy Tabla/Cowboy Raga for Percussion and Chamber Orchestra, commissioned by Alarm Will Sound (2005–2006), 20’
PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE
Pot Music, concerto grosso for flower pot trio and percussion ensemble, for New Jersey Percussion Ensemble (2020) 10′
Glen, for percussion ensemble and frame drum soloist, commissioned by New Jersey Percussion Ensemble and Glen Velez (2016), 10′
Monolithics, for percussion ensemble and french horn, commissioned by New Jersey Percussion Ensemble and John Clark (2016), 5′
70, for percussion ensemble and accordion soloist, commissioned by New Jersey Percussion Ensemble and Bill Schimmel (2016), 7′
Rudra, for percussion quartet (2013), 6’ (Published by C. Alan Publications)
Marwa, Concerto for vibraphone and Percussion Sextet, commissioned by Peter Jarvis and the New Jersey Percussion Ensemble (2014), 12′
Rohan, Concerto for Mridangam and Percussion Quartet, commissioned by Rohan Krishnamurthy (2013), 10’
4th Concerto for Tabla and Percussion Quartet, commissioned by Shawn Mativetsky and Neeraj Mehta (2013), 11’
Kids, for steel band, commissioned by NYU Steel Band (2011), 11’
Xati, for five tambourines (2007), 8′ (Published by C. Alan Publications)
3rd Concerto, for solo tabla and percussion quartet, commissioned by Shawn Mativetsky (2003), 13’
2nd Concerto, for solo tabla and percussion quartet, commissioned by Shawn Mativetsky (2003), 14’
1st Concerto, for solo tabla and percussion quartet, commissioned by Igor Lesnik (2003), 10’
Gdetretr I, for percussion ensemble, bass trombones, and piano, commissioned by John Beck and the Eastman School of Music Percussion Ensemble, (2002) 12′
Kepala Terbelah, for gamelan anklung, (2001) 7′
CHORAL MUSIC
Sri Ganesh, for SATB choir and optional percussion, commissioned by Lauren Fowler-Calisto and the William Paterson University Chamber Singers (2017) 8′
Have Mercy on Me, O God for SATB choir and piano (2001) 3′
Do Not Fear the Wicked, for SATB choir and piano (2001) 3′
MIXED CHAMBER ENSEMBLE
Trio for Flute, Saxophone, and Piano, commissioned by the Harlow Trio (2013), 7’
Radha, for string quaret, commissioned by the JACK Quartet (2012), 7’
Tongues in Trees, for string quartet and percussion, commissioned by U. of Iowa department of Dance and JACK Quartet (2011), 18’
Nhandu Chromatus, for oboe, bassoon, and piano, commissioned by Mike Harley (2008), 8’
Farmaishi, for Quintet (2004), commissioned by Shawn Mativetsky
Farmaishi (2003), for flute and tabla
Ikky Gober, for flute and tabla, (2002)
Prelude #4 for Flute and Marimba, (2001)
Prelude #3 for Flute and Marimba, (2001)
Prelude #2 for Flute and Marimba, (2000)
Prelude #1 for Flute and Marimba, (1997)
Devil Dance, for flute and hand drums, (1996) (Published by C. Alan Publications)
Elegy for Viola and Chamber Orchestra, (2000–2001)
SOLO OR DUO PERCUSSION MUSIC
Super Marimba, solo marimba pieces with electronics (2003 – present) (see recordings page for links to Super Marimba recordings)
Marimba Etudes 4 – 6, solo marimba etudes (2024), 15′ (Published by C. Alan Publications)
Three Marimba Etudes, solo marimba etudes (2022), 10′ (Published by C. Alan Publications)
Florid Organum, snare drum duets and solos (2020), 20′ (Published by Bachovich Publications)
Messengers from the Mystery, for marimba and vibraphone (2018), 7′
Saraswati, for solo marimba (2017), 25′
Aruna’s Bells, for marimba and vibraphone (2014), 9′
To See, for marimba solo (2013), 7’ (Published by C. Alan Publications)
Tri-alaap, for solo multiple percussion, commissioned by Mark Berry and Living Sound Publications (2013), 7’
Jugalbandi 2, commissioned by the To Hit Percussion Duo (2012), 11’
Jugalbandi, for tabla and marimba, commissioned by Shawn Mativetsky (2007), 10’
Jhala, for solo tabla, commissioned by Shawn Mativetsky (2004), 6’
Jor, for solo tabla, commissioned by Shawn Mativetsky (2004), 7’
Alap, for solo tabla, commissioned by Shawn Mativetsky (2003), 8’
Music for Two Marimbas (1999)
Pan, for Solo Pan and CD (2000)
OTHER SOLO MUSIC
Mak III, for solo guitar, commissioned by Mak Grgic (guitar virtuoso) (2010), 10’
Piano, for Solo Piano 2000
ARRANGEMENTS
Graceful Ghost Rag (composed by Bill Bolcom, arranged by Payton MacDonald), for two guitars and orchestra, commissioned by Eliot Fisk and Zaria Meneses and the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra (2013), 5’
Adagio for Strings (composed by Samuel Barber, arranged by Payton MacDonald), for solo guitar, commissioned by Mak Grgic (2013), 10’
Sinking of the Titanic (composed by Gavin Bryars, arranged by Payton MacDonald), for children’s chorus, percussion, string quartet, trombone, and clarinet, commissioned by the Newman Center for Performing Arts, Denver, CO (2012), 35’
O King (composed by Luciano Berio, arranged by Payton MacDonald), for chamber orchestra, commissioned by Alarm Will Sound (2008), 5’
Salterello, for chamber orchestra, commissioned by Alarm Will Sound (2006), 4’
Four, for chamber orchestra, commissioned by Alarm Will Sound (2005), 4’
Meltphace, for chamber orchestra, commissioned by Alarm Will Sound (2005), 6’
Melphace (composed by Richard D. James, arranged by Payton MacDonald), for chamber orchestra, commissioned by Alarm Will Sound (2005), 6’
Four (composed by Richard D. James, arranged by Payton MacDonald and Jessica Johnson), for chamber orchestra, commissioned by Alarm Will Sound (2004), 4′
Freedom II. Jazz Dance for Big Band, (1999)
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