816 is a warm-up designed to develop the beginning and intermediate percussionist. It starts off as an 8-on-a-hand exercise and builds gradually to an accent-tap call-and-response variation that isolates each hand. Crush Street starts off with a huge unison…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Aubrey Simmons
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Written for marimbist Nina Fujisawa, Daiki Kato's arrangement of the classic hymn Amazing Grace explores the full range of the marimba, featuring lush rolls, arpeggiated flourishes, and bluesy elements, making it a unique addition to the repertoire.
Grade…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Daiki Kato
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Celebration III is a colorful, exciting opener or closer for 3 players on one 4-octave marimba. It is also available for 5 players on one 5-octave marimba under the title Celebration II.Program NotesCelebration III is a trio arrangement of Celebration II for…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Daiki Kato
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Commissioned by and dedicated to euphonium player Mai Kokubo, Elegy for Euphonium & Marimba is a reflective, emotional work work for euphonium and marimba that tugs at the heart strings.
Grade Level: Intermediate Copyright: 2023 Number of Players: 2…
Style:
Brass, Percussion
Composer:
Daiki Kato
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The Last Dance is an exciting work for marimba and multiple percussion that gives both performers the opportunity to shine throughout.Program NotesThe Last Dance for marimba and percussion was commissioned by two duo groups - Mizuki Shimomura and Satoshi Seki…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Daiki Kato
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The Last Game is an exciting follow-up to Daiki Kato's popular marimba/multi-percussion duet The Last Dance. Scored for percussion trio, this time each players has a keyboard instrument and drums.
Grade Level: 4 Copyright: 2019 Number of Players: 3 Duration:…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Daiki Kato
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Hypnotic, lyrical and rhythmically meticulous, Less for percussion quartet makes for a singular experience for performers and audiences. The combination of melodic dreamy textures, a scrupulous rhythmic spine, and a delicate sound world offers multiple angles…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Alejandro Rutty
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Liz is a lovely melodic work for three players on three marimbas.Program NotesLiz for Marimbas was commissioned by Liz Marimba Quartet and premiered at their debut recital on September 23, 2017. They are from the graduate school of Elisabeth University of…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Daiki Kato
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Composed for the T.U. Percussion Ensemble (Taiwan) 5th Anniversary Concert, Lullaby for Peace is a tuneful, lyrical solo that takes full advantage of the deep resonance of the marimba.
Grade Level: Intermediate Copyright: 2023 Number of Players: 1 Duration: 4…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Daiki Kato
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Originally written for solo piano, Ravel's Pavane pour une infante défunte is a slow processional dance that expresses his nostalgic enthusiasm for Spanish customs and sensibilities. Kato has brilliantly scored the work for the rich combination of flute and…
Style:
Woodwind, Percussion
Composer:
Daiki Kato
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications