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

  • Nimbus
    Nimbus for solo marimba
    By Kyle H. Peters
    $9.00
    This is a musically accessible marimba solo, while being very useful for players in the early stages of developing 4-mallet technique.
    • Duration: 2:00
    • Level: Med-Easy
    • Personnel: 1 player
  • Espresso
    Espresso for small percussion ensemble
    By Kyle H. Peters
    $12.00
    Low on equipment demands, and high on energy, this fast-paced 4-5 player ensemble will add a burst of energy to any concert!
    • Duration: 2:20
    • Level: Medium
    • Personnel: 4-5 players
  • Soundscapes
    Soundscapes 18 Contemporary Etudes for Marimba
    By Kyle H. Peters
    $35.00
    A colorful, musically-diverse set of 18 etudes for 4-mallet solo marimba, covering a wide range of difficulty levels.
    • Duration: various
    • Level: Med-Easy to Med-Adv
    • Personnel: 1 player
  • Charm
    Charm for solo vibraphone
    By Kyle H. Peters
    $17.00
    A haunting, lyrical solo for two-mallet vibraphone.
    • Duration: 6:15
    • Level: Medium
    • Personnel: 1 player
  • Repair in Progress
    Repair in Progress for percussion ensemble
    By Kyle H. Peters
    $12.00
    An intense, industrial piece for intermediate-advanced percussion ensemble.
    • Duration: 4:10
    • Level: Med-Advanced
    • Personnel: 6 players
  • Cognition
    Cognition for percussion ensemble
    By Kyle H. Peters
    $12.00
    A medium-difficulty piece for percussion ensemble, with a focus on multi-percussion setups and a machine-like groove.
    • Duration: 3:10
    • Level: Medium
    • Personnel: 5 players
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