Eighth Note Publications

Scherzo Diabolique by Kevin Kaisershot remains a favorite for trumpet ensembles looking for character and challenge at the medium level. Gentle Snow by Dan Austin and Saqqara by François-Olivier Fortin anchor the concert band side. David Marlatt's variations on Blue Bells of Scotland exist in multiple instrumentation options, a practical choice for teachers with mixed studio instruments.

Ryan Meeboer has been prolific recently, adding The Gods of Egypt and The Intrepid to the brass choir catalog and The Final Descent for brass quintet. David Marlatt's Shaped by Time expands woodwind ensemble options, while Kevin Kaisershot's Trios for All Occasions now includes a saxophone quartet version.

David Marlatt has built a catalog here that speaks to practical teaching needs. His variations arrangements let you program the same tune across different instrument combinations, and Trios for All Occasions now spans multiple ensemble types, making it genuinely useful across a studio.

Ryan Meeboer consistently delivers accessible yet engaging work. Western Fair shows his gift for flexible instrumentation at the easy-medium level, and his recent brass works suggest he's finding strong voice in that corner of the catalog.

Kevin Kaisershot brings dramatic writing to smaller ensembles. Scherzo Diabolique shows command of trumpet colors and character at a level that challenges without overwhelming students at the medium grade.