Mitchell Peters

An advanced solo for 4 timpani. The tempo is fast, with mixed meters and tuning changes. Medium.

A solo for four timpani presenting the timpanist with extreme dynamics and tuning opportunities as well. Medium.

A solo for 4 timpani tuned to G, Bb, C and Eb. This piece incorporates rhythmic motifs, rolls and various dynamics. Medium.

A challenging yet well written work for solo tenor trombone was composed for Robert Marsteller of the LA Philharmonics. Features strong rhythmic componets with a range from F1 to D#4 (opt to F4). Grea...

A solo for four mallets. Medium-difficult. Uses four mallets and is written in using a grand staff in order that the left hand can accompany th right. This piece is playable on a four octave marimba.

A fun frolic for four mallets. A good technique builder and a good audience pleaser. Medium difficulty.

A high energy piece for two mallets with a driving 7/8 feel throughout. Fun to play, medium.

A four mallet solo in 3/4 which employs sixteenth note patterns and achieves a mystical effect. Intermediate level.

A whimsical and energetic exploration of various moods and textures for the marimba. A solo for four mallets, medium.

An unaccompanied marimba solo for three mallets, two in the right hand and one in the left hand. Much individual use of three mallets as well as chordal use of three mallets. Medium.

A solo for marimba with piano accompaniment. Mostly for two mallets, but one variation requires four mallets.

A solo in sonata-allegro form for marimba and piano. Two mallets throughout. A string orchestra accompaniment is available on a rental basis. Medium.

Unaccompanied, two mallets, easy. Playable on a four octave marimba and can be played using two or four mallets. Counterpoint between two voices is the main feature in this solo.

An unaccompanied marimba solo. Four mallets throughout, with some independent use of each mallet. Playable on a four octave marimba using four mallets. Medium.

Unaccompanied, four mallets, medium-difficult. Uses four note intervalic phrases to help the player develop independence in four mallet playing and is playable on a four octave marimba.

An unaccompanied four mallet marimba solo for the intermediate level marimba student. It incorporates fundamental mallet technique in a way that's fun to practice and play. Intermediate level.

Yellow After The Rain (1971) was written by the late, great Mitchell Peters (1935 - 2017), a musician who achieved renown for his time with the Los Angeles Philharmonic and eminence for his illustriou...

An ensemble for six players. Instruments required: xylophone, bells, gourd, marimba, triangle, cowbell, 4 timpani, timbales, bongos, and maracas. Medium.

An ensemble for four players. Instruments required: snare drum, tambourine, tom-tom, suspended cymbal, 2 timpani, castanets, bass drum, field drum, large tom-tom. Medium.

A collection of varied marching cadences. Part 1 includes traditional style cadences in 2/4 and 6/8; Part 2 is devoted to cadences written in various musical idioms such as "Rock and Roll" and "Latin...

A study for snare drum and four tom-toms. This study is a continuous roll for multiple drums, using both open and closed rolls.

Unaccompanied, four mallets, medium. A slow and progressive study in using four mallets and can be played on a four octave marimba.

An ensemble for five players. Written with the Junior High School level in mind. Instruments required: 2 timpani, snare drum, 2 tom-toms, cymbals, bass drum. Easy.

An ensemble for four players. Instruments required: xylophone, bells, gourd, marimba, triangle, cowbell, 4 timpani, bongos, and maracas. Medium-difficult.

An ensemble for five players. Instruments required: 2 cowbells, suspended cymbal, triangle, bongos, snare drum (rim only), 3 tom-toms, tambourine, 3 timpani, 2 temple blocks, bass drum, wood block. Me...