Written for younger bands, this dark and original march keeps technical challenges within the grasp of a second or third year performer. Although not in a completely traditional form, 7 Hills March has enough repetition to make it accessible to young…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Ed Kiefer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
As the name implies, Kiefer's piece Cat & Mouse really is a game of cat & mouse! With its back and forth melody, each section of the percussion ensemble is featured!
Grade Level: 2 Copyright: 2009 Number of Players: 8 Duration: 4:10 Publisher: C. Alan…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Ed Kiefer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Coventry Carol starts with unison bells, vibraphone, and chimes answered by the warmth of harmonized marimbas. After some harmonic variations early in this arrangement, the piece ends with the traditional carol in a big, richly orchestrated final verse.…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Keith Larson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Deck the Halls was arranged for the Kansas City Youth Percussion Ensemble Christmas Mallet Ensemble and is part of a series of Yuletide arrangements. This crowd-pleasing rendition features the use of bells, chimes, vibraphone, xylophone, and marimbas.Program…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Keith Larson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Drive is an up-tempo bluesy rock chart that gives every section the opportunity to shine, including a solo section for anyone who wants to participate. The flexible chart for young jazz bands includes optional parts for flute, vibraphone, bass clarinet, tuba…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Ed Kiefer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Thor, the hammer-wielding god associated with thunder, lightning, strength, & the protection of humankind, is ever-present in Ed Kiefer's thrilling work Hammer of the Gods. The driving percussion and pulsing, syncopated winds bring Thor's story to life…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Ed Kiefer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Hymn Tune Variations is a setting of the famous English hymn “Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing,” which employs the American folk tune NETTLETON. The variations re-harmonize this popular melody using a solo instrument with marimba and piano. This setting is…
Style:
Percussion, Woodwind, String
Composer:
Keith Larson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Little Suite for Solo Marimba is a three-movement work of contrasting styles. The first is a 7/8 dance, the second is a flowing arpeggio based movement, and the third is a fiery fast movement. The piece is effective for contest or recital.Program NotesLittle…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Keith Larson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Pavane ‘La Bataille’ is an excellent way to introduce your percussionists to the Renaissance era, as this piece is very typical of the mid-sixteenth century court music. Your audience will appreciate the contrast of this piece with most other pieces written…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Tielman Susato, Ed Kiefer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
36 Sequential Etudes for the Beginning to Intermediate Percussinist
Progressive Studies for Snare Drum was composed as a supplement for most beginning to intermediate methods. These studies focus on dynamics, techniques, and expression in a wide variety of…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Keith Larson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications