Kevin Kaisershot

There are likely many examples of a person s beliefs or actions that, at first, may have been questioned, but over time have been proven to be right or justified thereby providing vindication. This ma...

The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) in 2008, decided to thank and honor the music education profession by creating a contest to compose a new work which today carries the...

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.

A talisman is defined as a stone, ring, or other object engraved with figures or characters supposed to possess occult powers and worn as an amulet or charm. This piece is a medium-easy march designed...

This piece is a lively action packed adventure compressed into a standard march form filled with sword play and spirited exploits. Fun to play and listen to.

The Enchantress March was inspired by this silly little poem from an anonymous author: 'The Enchantress conjures many spells, approach her if you dare. Potions, powders, chants and bells, everyone bew...

The Praetorian Guard was an elite group of soldiers or bodyguards used by the Roman Emperors. This march is a musical depiction of the spectacle that would be viewed as a procession of these soldiers...

An amulet is defined as a small object worn to ward off evil, harm or illness. It is also thought to bring good fortune or good luck-much like a rabbit's foot or four leaf clover. The music then prima...

This piece is written as a dual characterization of what most people think of when speaking about pirates. The first section represents the blood-thirsty nature of this character, roaming the high sea...

In August 480 BC, the Battle of Thermopylae, a small mountain pass in central Greece, was fought between an alliance of Greek city-states and the invading Persian Empire of Xerxes I. Vastly outnumbere...

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...

Designed for beginning level instrumentalists, Partners n' Sidekicks was written for a couple of my former students whose musical energies were contagious. Though both very independent players (a skil...

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...

As the first movement of Suite Historique, this versatile work is adaptable to many combinations of instruments. Designed to remind the listener of the Renaissance style madrigal, in a modern setting,...

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...

Musical Tag is a light-hearted work designed to provide some amusement amongst the performers by way of a 'chase' between two voices with the third voice tagging along. Each voice is given melodic mat...

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...

Four Facile-Fingered Flautists was a commission by Greg Eriksen, who was the Band Director at Olson Middle School in Woodstock, Illinois. The idea for this project was based on his having an outstandi...

Flashy and fun! All players really get to 'wiggle their fingers' with this exciting original composition. Short scale passages are passed between players and everyone gets the chance at both the melod...

Moments Majestique is a versatile duet that works well for any occasion. It has a 'royal' or 'regal' air about it, and is adaptable to almost any instrumental combination or cross-over. It is designed...

Designed for beginning level instrumentalists, Partners n' Sidekicks was written for a couple of my former students whose musical energies were contagious. Though both very independent players (a skil...

Expertly orchestrated by veteran writer, Kevin Kaisershot, this brass quartet collection includes all the music needed for a wedding ceremony.

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...