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

  • Downpour
    Downpour for solo marimba
    By Kyle H. Peters
    $12.00
    A forward-moving four-mallet marimba solo focusing on hand-to-hand consistency in a variety of basic stroke types.
    • Duration: 2:30
    • Level: Medium
    • Personnel: 1 player
  • The Cape
    The Cape for solo marimba
    By Kyle H. Peters
    $12.00
    An enjoyable and entertaining four-mallet marimba solo that will challenge performers’ note accuracy, technical precision, and physical coordination.
    • Duration: 2:25
    • Level: Med-Advanced
    • Personnel: 1 player
  • Breeze
    Breeze for solo marimba
    By Kyle H. Peters
    $12.00
    A warm and reflective four-mallet marimba solo focusing on dynamic range, rhythmic fluidity in a rubato approach, and double lateral strokes.
    • Duration: 1:50
    • Level: Medium
    • Personnel: 1 player
  • Stroll
    Stroll for solo marimba
    By Kyle H. Peters
    $12.00
    An intro to four-mallet marimba playing focusing on double vertical strokes, chordal treatments, and incorporated melodic lines.
    • Duration: 1:50
    • Level: Med-Easy
    • Personnel: 1 player
  • Highland Park
    Highland Park for solo marimba
    By Kyle H. Peters
    $12.00
    An intermediate-advanced four-mallet marimba solo focusing on interconnected linear figures and musical decision-making opportunities.
    • Duration: 3:15
    • Level: Med-Advanced
    • Personnel: 1 player
  • Folk Song
    Folk Song for solo marimba
    By Kyle H. Peters
    $12.00
    A short four-mallet marimba solo for developing coordination and fundamental skills with a pleasant tune.
    • Duration: 1:50
    • Level: Medium
    • Personnel: 1 player
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