Leander Kaiser

Born in 1961 in Stuttgart-Germany. Studied with different well-named Professors of Percussion. 1986-88 taught percussion at the University of Cologne, since 1988 he teaches at the Musikschule Starnberg . 1990 he started as a composer for percussion. In the following years over 30 of his compositions were published. 1992 was the first - of yet four - concerts "Münchener Percussion Musik". 1997 he won the first prize of the 24th Composition Contest of the Percussive Arts Society-USA with his work Black Sphinx for Marimba Solo .

In July 1999 he won the first prize of the "3. International Challenge for creative Percussionist" at Percfest in Laigueglia - Italy. For this contest he exclusively played his own works. In 2003 he won the Special Prize for a pedagogical composition at the first Wolkersdorf composition contest with his composition Die Sitzgruppe, for Percussion Quartet. In fall 1999 he played at PAS Euro Meeting '99 In Töbingen/Germany. His Work Desert Express commissioned by Brian West and the Percussion Ensemble of the Texas A&M University-Commerce was premiered at PASIC 2000 in Dallas/TX and had its European Premiere at Töbingen in November 2001. He and his ensemble INDEX4 played at two World Drum Festivals, 1999/2000 in Hamburg/Germany. In 2001 he gave a Percussion Clinic at PAS Euro Meeting in Sofia /Bulgaria

From Leander Kaiser

Bells, Poems and Monasteries

$18.00

Four meditations for solo percussion.”This intriguing new work for solo percussion uses a variety of timbrew and rhythmic counterpoint to create a distinct and memorable musical experience.”-Percussive Notes

Four meditations for solo percussion.”This intriguing new work for solo percussion uses a variety of timbrew and rhythmic counterpoint to create a distinct and memorable musical experience.”-Percussive Notes

Florida Arclab

$10.00

A major new multiple percussion piece requiring a fairly large but not horrendously enormous set-up (10 tom toms, cymbals, tam tams + a few small instruments), ‘Florida Arclab’ demonstrates the virtuosity and musicality of the performer in a way matched by only a handful of other multiple percussion solos. Not for the fainthearted!

A major new multiple percussion piece requiring a fairly large but not horrendously enormous set-up (10 tom toms, cymbals, tam tams + a few small instruments), ‘Florida Arclab’ demonstrates the virtuosity and musicality of the performer in a way matched by only a handful of other multiple percussion solos. Not for the fainthearted!

Four Piatti Caprices

$10.00

Compared to the rather plentiful Baroque repertoire, not much 19th century music has been transcribed for marimba Kaiser’s transcriptions of four Caprices by the renowned cellist and composer, Alfredo Piatti, (1822-1901) are a contribution to the repertoire that will be equally pleasing to marimbists and to their listeners.

Compared to the rather plentiful Baroque repertoire, not much 19th century music has been transcribed for marimba Kaiser’s transcriptions of four Caprices by the renowned cellist and composer, Alfredo Piatti, (1822-1901) are a contribution to the repertoire that will be equally pleasing to marimbists and to their listeners.

Hurricane’s Eye

$11.00$13.00

Composed for and premiered by noted marimbist Katarzyna Mycka, “Hurricane’s Eye” is a challenging and dramatic solo work that should find its way into the standard repertoire for advancing students and professionals.

Composed for and premiered by noted marimbist Katarzyna Mycka, “Hurricane’s Eye” is a challenging and dramatic solo work that should find its way into the standard repertoire for advancing students and professionals.

Symplegades

$8.00

A dramatic portrayal of an incident from the legend of Jason and the Argonauts, Symplegades is a highly effective composition. The use of different striking areas of the timpani, as well as of various sticks and mallets, extends the timbral colors of the instrument. Requires power, control, subtlety and finesse!

A dramatic portrayal of an incident from the legend of Jason and the Argonauts, Symplegades is a highly effective composition. The use of different striking areas of the timpani, as well as of various sticks and mallets, extends the timbral colors of the instrument. Requires power, control, subtlety and finesse!

Three Winter Impressions (for Marimba Duo)

$42.00

This composition written for two marimbas musically depicts three different winter impressions. The piece, through its three movements, evokes imagery of both fluid and frozen water, a landscape with ice trees, and a wild blizzard.

This composition written for two marimbas musically depicts three different winter impressions. The piece, through its three movements, evokes imagery of both fluid and frozen water, a landscape with ice trees, and a wild blizzard.

Watermusic

$12.00$14.00

This is an exciting composition for vibraphone- one that would make an excellent choice for a senior recital. The piece may be played in its entirety, but the composer also gives recommended combinations of movements to be played if the performer chooses.

This is an exciting composition for vibraphone- one that would make an excellent choice for a senior recital. The piece may be played in its entirety, but the composer also gives recommended combinations of movements to be played if the performer chooses.