Written for younger bands, this dark and original march keeps technical challenges within the grasp of a second or third year performer. Although not in a completely traditional form, 7 Hills March has enough repetition to make it accessible to young…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Ed Kiefer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A great piece to feature your percussion section, this setting of "Carol of the Bells" is a fast and exciting rendition that does not follow the standard outline of the tune. A very unique arrangement, that uses modern compositional techniques like tone…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Ed Kiefer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This collection of three solos for marimba explores three distinctive moods and characters. They may be performed as a set or as individual solos.Program NotesPrelude: Aggressively Happy was written to serve as a “high octane,” aggressive opener to concerts.…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Robert Clayson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Five-Note Jive is a delightful collection of three tunes for beginning flex band and optional electronic accompaniment that utilizes only the first five notes of the B-flat major scale. The groovin’ accompaniment tracks will have your student begging to play…
Style:
Flex Band
Composer:
Ed Kiefer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Screaming synthesizers, hand claps, & syncopated bass fill out the electronic accompaniment to this holiday favorite. The flexible band parts alone work great with or without the electronics, but don’t you want your audience to get up and dance in the…
Style:
Flex Band
Composer:
Ed Kiefer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The Mourning at Fort Polk is a solo for low A marimba that serves as a reminder that some things are bigger than ourselves. It is dedicated to all of the men and women who serve in the U.S. Armed Forces. May your service and many sacrifices never be forgotten…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Robert Clayson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Driving sixteenth notes in the hi-hat and thumping syncopation in the bass create the foundation over which Dvorak’s masterwork can shine. Alternating between double-time and half-time in the accompaniment, Kiefer’s brief 2-minute arrangement features a lot…
Style:
Flex Band
Composer:
Ed Kiefer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
All playable on a 4.3-octave instrument, Tall Tales is a varied collection of 8 solos for the developing 4-mallet marimbist. Each of the engaging solos has its own programmatic spin on it, which makes it even more fun for performers and audiences alike.…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Robert Clayson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications