Percussion Quartet Marimba - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1328216

By Keith Anderson. By Keith Anderson. Chamber,Contemporary,Instructional. 15 pages. Keith Anderson #916211. Published by Keith Anderson (A0.1328216).

Running With Orion is a medium-level marimba quartet written with intermediate student musicians in mind. Its quick tempo and 16th-note scale passages, set with layered fourths and using the Mixolydian mode, depict the feeling of setting off on an early-morning run with clear skies and plenty of stars overhead.

Percussion Ensemble - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1328234

By Keith Anderson. By Camille Saint-Saens. Arranged by Keith Anderson. Chamber,Contemporary,Instructional. 48 pages. Keith Anderson #916224. Published by Keith Anderson (A0.1328234).

Danse Bacchanale is taken from the 19th-century opera Samson and Delilah by French composer Camille Saint-Saëns. The opera tells the story of the Biblical account of Samson and Delilah from the book of Judges. Samson has been given unnatural strength and has become a mortal enemy of the Babylonians. Delilah seeks to seduce Samson in an effort to get him to reveal the source of his strength, allowing the Babylonians to capture and humiliate him. 

The Danse Bacchanale represents this interaction between Samson and Delilah, telling the story of their relationship, the seduction, and the eventual capture. It ends with the “bacchanale�, a wildly celebratory dance.

Marching Band - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1329049

By Frankie Valli. By Bob Crewe and Bob Gaudio. Arranged by Keith Anderson. Broadway,Contemporary,Musical/Show. 17 pages. Keith Anderson #917020. Published by Keith Anderson (A0.1329049).

A great stands tune version of The Four Seasons' Can't Take My Eyes Off of You.

Percussion Quartet Marimba - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1328219

Composed by Keith Anderson. Chamber,Contemporary,Instructional. 8 pages. Keith Anderson #916215. Published by Keith Anderson (A0.1328219).

Almost Home is a moving lyrical piece written for marimba quartet. It’s dedicated to a wonderful friend and spiritual sister who showed tremendous courage and grace in the face of the devastating effects of cancer. The piece opens “with question�, moving through unexpected chords and harmonic colors representing the challenges and uncertainty each day brings when literally fighting for your life. But while those questions aren’t always answered, we move to the piece's second half, “with assurance.� Ms. Carol’s faith gave her the assurance of the home that awaited her, providing a peace that passes understanding. She was an encouragement and inspiration to all who knew her and this piece is just a small and humble effort to remind all of us what it means to be “almost home.�.

Mixed Percussion,Percussion Ensemble Bells,Marimba,Snare Drum,Timpani,Vibraphone,Xylophone - Level 1 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1328229

Composed by Keith Anderson. Chamber,Contemporary,Instructional. 20 pages. Keith Anderson #916219. Published by Keith Anderson (A0.1328229).

Kettledrum Krunk was written with the beginning percussion ensemble in mind while bringing some much-needed attention to the timpani as a feature instrument. Often times in emerging and developing ensembles, timpani skills and techniques might lag behind snare and keyboard development. This piece is a great way to get students interested in learning more about playing timpani!