Kevin Kaisershot

The title of this piece, Three and Three-Quarters , is not meant as some hidden cryptic message, but simply that of three performers getting together for some musical fun in three-quarter time. It is...

Triplet Trove is a concept piece designed to teach the use of the triplet figure within a musical composition. The number three therefore figures prominently in its structure as it is written for thre...

Scherzo Diabolique is a diabolical display of notes and rhythms designed to showcase the technical skills of the trio who performs it. It is a relentless foray into a facile-fingered fold. While initi...

Novelette, as the title would suggest, is a small story with several distinctive chapters. As a result, this composition is a set of five variations on an original theme and each with their own charac...

As the second movement of Suite Historique, this versatile work is adaptable to many combinations of instruments. It is designed to be very introspective and thought provoking; a piece that suggests a...

As the third movement of Suite Historique, this versatile work is adaptable to many combinations of instruments. It is dance-like in character with a slight sense of urgency. It is an excellent tool f...

Keefer Quickstep (Keefer being the nickname given to the composer's son Keith) was written in the style of the many quickstep marches contained in the American Brass Band Journals from the time of the...

Banditen-Galopp belongs to the several orchestral numbers Johann Strauss, Jr. arranged from his comic operetta entitled Prinz Methusalem. The title is derived from the appearance in the stage work of...

Czech's in the Mail Polka was written as a tribute to the German-Czech style polkas that the composer became so familiar with during his undergraduate years at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He w...

Sans Souci Rag is patterned after the great ragtime writer Scott Joplin's rag entitled 'The Strenuous Life.' The intent here, however, is just the opposite, as the translation of sans souci is literal...

Czech s in the Mail Polka was written as a tribute to the German-Czech style polkas that the composer became so familiar with during his undergraduate years at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He w...

Three pieces of differing moods and styles make up this set adapted from the works of Mozart. Intermediate players will find the challenges of blending and rhythmic independence very rewarding. Furthe...

One year after completing the 'Messiah', Handel scored another triumph with the 1743 oratorio 'Samson'. Harapha's famous aria from 'Samson' is presented here for grade 4 soloist with piano accompanime...

This effective five-part percussion ensemble is an excellent vehicle for teaching the 6/8 meter to young musicians. Utilizing only two xylophones for the melody, the remaining rhythm is provided by a...

A warlock is a male who practices witchcraft. This little tonal caricature seeks to musically portray this enigmatic character in a somewhat less than frightening way. The tri-tone and its usage in th...

Honor and Tribute is a straightforward march style composition in 6/8 meter designed to teach the standard march form at the intermediate level. Melody can be found in all parts.

Challenging Jazz Duets - Volume 4 is a set of 5 jazz duets for players of multiple combinations of instruments. The purpose of these duets is to provide players challenging jazz duets based on the cho...

Adorned in her royal garments, the Priestess of Fire makes her way through the streets of the city on her way to the temple where she is to offer sacrifice to the great spirits. Along the route are al...

Written at the young band level, this piece musically portrays the preliminary dance surrounding a fictional rite of passage ceremony. The initial announcement of dignitaries is followed by their para...

This is a charming little piece of mischief in the style of an easy overture for young band. Technical demands are few and the pitch range is narrow. Clarinet parts do not go over the break.

Anubis, Egyptian God of the Dead is a tone picture for young level band describing a scene the composer saw in the movie Return of the Mummy where Anubis' army of the dead is relentlessly pursuing the...

Loki ist der Stiefbruder von Thor und eine ständige Quelle der Irritation für alle, mit denen er in Kontakt kommt. Die Musik stellt daher sein spielerisches und doch hinterhältiges Wesen dar. In diese...

This creature is not very coordinated as is evident in the 'troll dance' sequence which begins in the middle of this fun piece. Imagine the hilarity that must ensue as the troll attempts to keep time...

The Sword of the Valiant portrays the triumphant return of the gallant knight who with his sword led the charge that defeated the invaders that thought to have his land. The battle was won and the lan...