Award Winning Composer:
I have written many pieces for marimba solo for four and six mallets. I also have made duoes for vibraphone and marimba.
For larger scale orchestras, I have written for Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensembles and Chamber Orchestras.
I also write for steelpan.
I accept commission of works.
Music video on my YouTube Channel
My music is available from www.shop.kaistensgaard.com
You are always welcome to send me an email ks@marimba.dk
Performances of my works:
April 2, 2023 Concerto for Timpani & Concert Band with Silpakorn University Wind Orchestra, Bangkok, Thailand with timpani soloist Paopun Amnatham from the Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra
August 26, 2023 Concerto for Marimba & Orchestra with Songkhla Philharmonic Orchestra, Thailand with marimba soloist Wannapha Yannavut from Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra
November 24 + 26, 2023 Concerto for Timpani & Symphony Orchestra with Orquesta Sinfónnica del Estado de Mexico with timpani soloist Sergio Quesada
January 2024, (planning) Concerto for Marimba & Orchestra with Wilmington Community Orchestra, USA with marimba soloist Scotty Horey
Concerto for marimba & orchestra, the new prize winning composition at “Universal marimba Competition Belgium 2021”
Also available for Concert Band
Instrumerntation:
Marimba (5 octaves – played with 4 mallets)
Flute1-2
Obo 1-2
Clarinet in Bb 1-2
Basson 1-2
French Horn in F 1-2-3-4
Trumpet in Bb 1-2-3
Trombone 1-2
Tuba
Strings
Timpani
Percussion 1: Snare Drum
Percussion 2: Bass Drum, Glockenspiel, Vibraphone, Cowbell & Bongoes
Percussion 3: Cymbal, Xylophone, Triangel, Wood Blocks, Opera Gong & Low Tom
In 2022 I received a prize for my Concerto for Timpani & Orchestra “Knight of the Holy Kettles” from the International Composition Competition in Italy.
Also available for Concert Band
Instrumentation:
Timpani solo: 5 pedal timpanies (or 6 timpani if prefered)
Flute 1-2 Oboe 1-2
Clarinet 1-2 (B Flat) Bassoon 1-2
French Horn 1-2 (F) Trumpet 1-2 (B Flat)
Trombone 1-2
Tuba
Strings
Bass Percussion 1: Side Drum + Marimba
Percussion 2: Bass Drum + Glockenspiel
Percussion 3: Cymbals The score is written in transposition Duration 16 ́ ́
My compositions is available from www.shop.kaistensgaard.com
List of compositions:
Concerto for marimba & aluphone with Orchestra (one soloist)
Hexaclavi, 2 six mallet marimba players and 10 piece percussion ensemble. Dedicated to Pei-Ching Wu and JU Percussion Group.
Zócalo Mexico, marimba & Symphony Orcehstra
Zócalo Mexico, marimba & Brass Band
Zócalo Mexico, marimba & Concert Band
Hexagram, marimba and Concert Band
Hexagram, marimba and Brass Band
Twin Piece, marimba and aluphone solo, (one player)
Hexagram, marimba solo, (6 mallets)
”Concierto Mexicano”. Concert for marimba & Symphony Orch
Octagram, marimba & big band
Pieces of Wood, sax & marimba duo
Triglyf I, marimba solo
Triglyf II, marimba & cajon
Libertango by Piazolla, arr: vibraphone & marimba
Zita, marimba solo, (6 mallets)
Asturias Leyenda by Albeniz, arr: for marimba
Flight 206 to Paris for percussion ensemble in Puerto Rico
Cumbia, marimba solo (6 mallets)
Kais Mambo, marimba solo
Lluvia en la Selva, voice and marimba
Salsa Mexicana, marimba solo (6 mallets)
Spanish Dance, marimba solo
Manzanilla, marimba solo (6 mallets)
Lain Nebaj, marimba solo (6 mallets)
Recuerdos de Mexico, marimba & marimba quintet
Frutta Fresca, vibrafon & marimba duo
Rain Forest, sax & marimba duo
El Zocalo for marimba quartet
Fiesta en la Selva for steelband