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
Slow introduction moves into a faster groove section. This melody-driven piece works as a wonderful introduction to complex meters. The majority of the piece is in 4/4, 5/4, and 6/4, but 5/8 bars are interspersed through the final sections of the piece.…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Tom Morgan
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Holiday
This Christmas Medley arranged by Tom Morgan features 3 favorite Christmas classics: O Tannenbaum, Deck the Halls, and Go, Tell It On the Mountain. Morgan's fun arrangement is perfect for your group's winter concert and one that will be enjoyed by…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Tom Morgan
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
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
Floating was written to be performed at the Mass Percussion Extravaganza for the 8th Annual Northeast Kansas Total Percussion Camp at Washburn University.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2013 Number of Players: 14 Duration: 3:00 Publisher: C. Alan Publications…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Tom Morgan
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Solo Vibraphone Feature
Feature a student soloist or bring in a pro for this rockin' fun vibraphone feature for percussion ensemble. The vibe part includes a written-out solo, but the performer is encouraged to follow the basic 12-bar blues chord progression…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Tom Morgan
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
As the name implies, Housetop Variations is based on the Christmas standard, Up On The Housetop. Beginning with a soft, music-box effect, the melody goes through several variations, concluding with a march version that moves to an exciting climax. Playable by…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Tom Morgan
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications