Eighth Note Publications

Scherzo Diabolique by Kevin Kaisershot leads the catalog, a medium-level trumpet trio that teachers favor for its musical craftsmanship and practical scoring. Gentle Snow by Dan Austin, a concert band conductor score, and Variations on Blue Bells of Scotland by David Marlatt (available in multiple instrumental combinations) round out the steady sellers. Western Fair by Ryan Meeboer draws consistent interest for its interchangeable woodwind scoring, solving the instrumentation puzzle many ensemble directors face.

David Marlatt's Shaped by Time and Ryan Meeboer's paired releases The Gods of Egypt and The Intrepid, all brass and woodwind ensemble works published in May 2026, extend the catalog's recent activity. Meeboer also contributed The Final Descent for brass quintet in April, while Kevin Kaisershot added a saxophone quartet arrangement to his Trios for All Occasions series in March.

David Marlatt stands out as the collection's most prolific voice, with nearly 1,800 titles to his credit. His Variations on Blue Bells of Scotland (available for alto saxophone and keyboard, clarinet and keyboard, and other combinations) remains consistently popular, and his recent Shaped by Time reflects an ongoing commitment to accessible chamber writing.

Ryan Meeboer has become a go-to composer for flexible instrumentation and brass writing. Western Fair, his interchangeable woodwind ensemble piece, demonstrates his skill at solving real scheduling and roster problems. His recent releases including The Gods of Egypt and The Final Descent show continued productivity across multiple ensemble types.

Kevin Kaisershot brings a sharper compositional edge to the catalog. Scherzo Diabolique, his best-selling trumpet trio, and Moments Majestique for two clarinets both sit at the medium level but carry genuine musical character beyond their pedagogical function. His Trios for All Occasions series continues to expand, with a new saxophone quartet arrangement adding to an already diverse portfolio.