Kyle H. Peters

Kyle Peters is the percussion instructor at the Eastman Community Music School and a member of the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra. He received his Master’s of Music in Performance and Literature as well as the prestigious Performer’s Certificate from the Eastman School of Music and his Bachelor’s of Music in Music Education from the Crane School of Music, SUNY Potsdam.

At the Eastman Community Music School, Kyle works with students of all ages from elementary school to the college level. His students constantly inspire him to write new music for percussion. Kyle also draws inspiration from his performances as a percussionist.

His principal teachers include Michael Burritt, James Ross, Chip Ross, Jim Petercsak, Sean Ritenauer, Ross Karre, Catherine Meunier, and Ed Reifel. Kyle is a Malletech/Grover/Sabian Performing Artist.

Kyle H. Peters’s Music

  • On a Mission
    On a Mission for percussion ensemble
    By Kyle H. Peters
    $13.00
    An action-packed percussion ensemble for five players written in the style of spy and adventure films.
    • Duration: 3:20
    • Level: Medium
    • Personnel: 5 players
  • Emerge
    Emerge for solo marimba
    By Kyle H. Peters
    $12.00
    A thoughtfully constructed solo for either 3- or 4-mallet marimba aimed at developing players.
    • Duration: 2:30
    • Level: Medium
    • Personnel: 1 player
  • Joy
    Joy for solo marimba
    By Kyle H. Peters
    $12.00
    A thoughtfully constructed solo for either 3- or 4-mallet marimba aimed at developing players.
    • Duration: 2:10
    • Level: Medium
    • Personnel: 1 player
  • Taking Flight
    Taking Flight for solo marimba
    By Kyle H. Peters
    $19.00
    A thoughtful, affectionate work for 5-octave marimba that reflects on the idea of leaving one’s nest for the first time.
    • Duration: 6:30
    • Level: Advanced
    • Personnel: 1 player
  • Groove
    Groove for solo marimba
    By Kyle H. Peters
    $9.00
    A short, groove-based solo in 3/4 for either 3- or 4-mallet marimba that focuses on double vertical and single alternating strokes on the right hand.
    • Duration: 2:00
    • Level: Easy
    • Personnel: 1 player
  • Floating
    Floating for solo marimba
    By Kyle H. Peters
    $11.00
    A thoughtfully constructed, introductory solo for either 3- or 4-mallet marimba that focuses on single alternating and double vertical strokes on the right hand.
    • Duration: 2:15
    • Level: Med-Easy
    • Personnel: 1 player
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