Dedicated to marimbist Nanae Mimura, Apsara #1 opens and closes with a lyrical and expansive melody, at first rolled, then arpeggiated at the end. The virtuosic middle section is fast and furious and requires technical facility and stamina from the performer…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Leander Kaiser
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Dedicated to marimbist Michael Burritt, this piece serves as a great etude for working on double laterals in both hands through the use of triplets and the whole tone scale. Although Kaiser labels Apsara #2 as a technical exercise, this exciting piece works…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Leander Kaiser
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
for Solo Timpani
Aria, Cayden(ce) and a Swing is a two-movement composition for four timpani. Aria is a slow, lyrical movement with a simple melody involving multiple tuning changes throughout and meant to convey the peace and tranquility of a lullaby. Cayden…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Larry Anderson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Challenging snare drum solo that explores nearly every possible sound one can produce with a snare drum and sticks. Works great as an etude, recital piece, or audition piece.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2001 Number of Players: 1 Duration: 7:00 Publisher: C.…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Leander Kaiser
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
There is not much time for rest over the course of this 8 minute work!Advanced players will find this work technically challenging, but it will be very rewarding for player and audience from a visual and aural standpoint.Program Notes3rd Place Winner of the…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Leander Kaiser
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Written for a 4.3 octave marimba, Kaiser uses the entire range of the keyboard on this energetic solo. As the title suggests, Minotaurus is an aggressive solo with many technical challenges. This forceful composition can be showcased on any student recital or…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Leander Kaiser
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Rhapsody for Four Timpani by Larry Anderson is medium level solo work for timpani. It combines mixed meters, tempos, and unique techniques to create a fun-filled performance piece that works well for recitals and college juries.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2010…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Larry Anderson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
These lovely arrangements of Alfredo Piatti's cello Caprices are a fantastic contribution to the solo literature for marimba.Program NotesSome time ago I discovered the 12 Caprices Op. 25 for solo violoncello by Alfredo Piatti in search of compositions suited…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Leander Kaiser, Piatti
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Two Dances for Four Timpani features a Salsa movement and a Galop movement. The work is medium-advanced and utilizes many techniques including a salsa bass line, a mambo cowbell pattern, various playing areas and effects and tuning changes. This composition…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Larry Anderson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications