Liz is a lovely melodic work for three players on three marimbas.Program NotesLiz for Marimbas was commissioned by Liz Marimba Quartet and premiered at their debut recital on September 23, 2017. They are from the graduate school of Elisabeth University of…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Daiki Kato
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Composed for the T.U. Percussion Ensemble (Taiwan) 5th Anniversary Concert, Lullaby for Peace is a tuneful, lyrical solo that takes full advantage of the deep resonance of the marimba.
Grade Level: Intermediate Copyright: 2023 Number of Players: 1 Duration: 4…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Daiki Kato
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Nodding to famed works of the same title, like Paganini's violin showpiece, Moto Perpetuo is a high-octane musical fantasy for large percussion ensemble that explores the concept of perpetual motion and the possibilities of AI-generated music. While the piece…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Dwayne Rice
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Originally written for solo piano, Ravel's Pavane pour une infante défunte is a slow processional dance that expresses his nostalgic enthusiasm for Spanish customs and sensibilities. Kato has brilliantly scored the work for the rich combination of flute and…
Style:
Woodwind, Percussion
Composer:
Daiki Kato
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Fauré's Pavane, Op. 50 in F-sharp minor was originally written for solo piano, but is better known in his version for orchestra. Kato has masterfully scored this popular work for keyboard percussion trio, introducing a brand new audience to this gorgeous…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Daiki Kato
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Drawing inspiration from the masterful string quartets of Haydn, Beethoven, and Schubert, Dwayne Rice has crafted a masterwork of his own for marimba quartet that is equal parts engaging, virtuosic, and idiomatic.Program NotesQuartet No. 1 in F (2014) for…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Dwayne Rice
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The definition of reverie is “a state of being pleasantly lost in one’s thoughts; a daydream.” The quiet, reflective passages of this beautifully simple work wander about very much as if in a dream. Reverie was originally written for piano solo but is here…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Dwayne Rice
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Written for the Japanese marimba quartet 4hearts, Ride on the Wings of Hope aims to bring you happiness, whether listening or performing. It was inspired by the composer's hometown of Ogaki, Japan, which is an historic city of water with the beautiful Suimon…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Daiki Kato
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Secret Light is a groovy, engaging percussion quartet for three keyboards and drum set.
Grade Level: 4 Copyright: 2019 Number of Players: 4 Duration: 7:50 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Type: Quartet Category: Percussion
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Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Daiki Kato
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Commissioned by the Lone Star Wind Orchestra (LSWO) Percussion Ensemble, Septet is an advanced, college level percussion ensemble for seven players. Any live performance by a group of people, whether it is music, dance, or theatre, is essentially a…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Dwayne Rice
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications