Written for marimbist Nina Fujisawa, Daiki Kato's arrangement of the classic hymn Amazing Grace explores the full range of the marimba, featuring lush rolls,...
Exhilarating piece emulating Japanese taiko drumming. Begins with fairly simple syncopated rhythms, but becomes more and more complex as the piece progresses....
Nine musical caricatures of such differing personalities as Salvador Dali and Sammy Davis Jr, give Caricatures III a variety of character that accentuates the...
Celebration III is a colorful, exciting opener or closer for 3 players on one 4-octave marimba. It is also available for 5 players on one 5-octave marimba...
Representing the active part of city life, this work begins with a rhythmic and energetic section building to a more complex polyrhythmic passage. The...
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Heroic, plaintive, and energetic describe the three movements of this modern Concerto for Saxophone & Wind Symphony. Written for the...
The composer states that the rich metallic timbres of the Balanese Gamelan Orchestra was in the back of his mind when creating Desert Flower. The percussion...
Commissioned by and dedicated to euphonium player Mai Kokubo, Elegy for Euphonium & Marimba is a reflective, emotional work work for euphonium and marimba...
The Last Dance is an exciting work for marimba and multiple percussion that gives both performers the opportunity to shine throughout.Program NotesThe Last...
The Last Game is an exciting follow-up to Daiki Kato's popular marimba/multi-percussion duet The Last Dance. Scored for percussion trio, this time each players...