The Absence of Color was written in the Winter of 2007 and received its premiere at Elon University (NC) in April, 2008. The music and the poetry came in...
Marimba Feature
Inspired by the excitement, stress, and fear brought forth from unanticipated change. This is heard as seemingly consistent patterns make...
Ad Astra is an exploration of minimalism, composite rhythms, and texture. It is influenced by Steve Reich's Nagoya Marimbas in the sense that all of the...
This bravura piece for six drummers alternates sections of strict rhythm with unmeasured sections which include randomly repeated events.Grade Level: 4...
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...
from "Carnival of the Animals"
Written for keyboard percussion sextet, Aquarium is an arrangement of Saint-Saëns’ enchanting movement of the same name from...
Moments of beauty and drama abound in this slow, melodic work for keyboards. Be sure to add this to your next program.Program NotesOriginally written for solo...
Style: Percussion
Arranger / Composer: Long, David J.; Dancy, Andrew
The “referee” monitors the Battle Royale between two teams. This piece requires each team to work together to create a monstrous sound and battle out their...
Xylophone Duo Feature
A lighthearted ragtime duo that features two exceptional xylophonists.Program NotesIt is my intention that there be a color difference...
Holiday
Birth of a King is primarily designed as a holiday season piece. Rather than being overtly festive, it relies on contemplative understatement.Grade...