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
Arise! is as uplifting and exciting as its title! Amy has a fresh and wonderful sound color palette for beginning band that will give you some variety in your program. Fanfare-like, Arise! will be a piece your students ask to play again and again!
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Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Amy Riebs Mills
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Composer Amy Riebs Mills takes us on a journey inspired by frontline workers. Beyond Courage has many opportunities for great tutti playing as well as soloistic and expressive sections. Ensembles and audiences will love it.
This free download includes two…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Amy Riebs Mills
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
This clever version of the classic Christmas carol, Up on the Housetop, is a brilliant addition to the beginning string orchestra repertoire with opportunities to work on strengthening pizzicato. Your students will love this one, and parents will too!
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Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Amy Riebs Mills
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
This clever version of the holiday classic, Up on the Housetop, is a brilliant addition to the beginning band repertoire. Composer Amy Riebs Mills offers many opportunities to work on section independence as well as to have fun with sound effects! A perfect…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Benjamin Hanby, Amy Riebs Mills
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
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