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
With the help of an ocean drum, Leander Kaiser creates a soundscape reminiscent of taking a trip on the high seas in this delightful percussion sextet.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2004 Number of Players: 6 Duration: 11:20 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Type:…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Leander Kaiser
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Nine musical caricatures of such differing personalities as Salvador Dali and Sammy Davis Jr, give Caricatures III a variety of character that accentuates the unique composition of each movement.Program Notes1. Salvador Dali - The Persistence of Memory With…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Jere Hutcheson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Saxophone Feature
Heroic, plaintive, and energetic describe the three movements of this modern Concerto for Saxophone & Wind Symphony. Written for the modern-day soloist and a band looking for a challenge in contemporary harmonies.Program NotesConcerto…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Jere Hutcheson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The perfect duet for the modern percussionists. Shared melodies and flowing lines punctuate this wonderful work by Leander Kaiser.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2000 Number of Players: 2 Duration: 6:30 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Type: Duet Category:…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Leander Kaiser
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
The Desert Express (railway) goes from Swakopmund to Cape Cross in Namibia, Africa. The composition captures some of the adventure you might experience when traveling on this train.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2004 Number of Players: 10 Duration: 10:00…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Leander Kaiser
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The composer states that the rich metallic timbres of the Balanese Gamelan Orchestra was in the back of his mind when creating Desert Flower. The percussion section provides the backbone of the work while the winds embellish the melodic lines provided by the…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Jere Hutcheson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This heavy rock-infused duet for two drumsets offers two students the opportunity to learn some basic rock grooves while also working on fills and solos.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2001 Number of Players: 2 Duration: 5:00 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Type:…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Leander Kaiser
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications