Kaleidoscope

Kaleidoscope captures the wonder of childhood curiosity through simple harmonies and vibrant rhythms, inspired by the shifting patterns and colors seen through a kaleidoscope. The piece encourages creativity and explores the joyful, imaginative spirit of youth, inviting students to focus on rhythm, shape, and color rather than harmonic complexity.

Kinetic Energy

Kinetic energy is defined as the energy of constant motion. Larry Clark represents this idea with a near constant 8th-note pulse throughout his supercharged piece. Though the piece ends in B flat major, the main idea is in the Lydian mode on E flat. Kinetic Energy is Clark at his most incisive and the scoring is apt and colorful.

King Cotton (March)

Kingsridge

Kingsridge is a dynamic concert work crafted to reinforce the fundamental elements of rhythm and phrasing. Opening with a bold, fanfare-like statement, the piece immediately captures attention before giving way to contrasting lyrical passages. A legato middle section highlights melodic interplay, while carefully structured fugato writing adds depth and clarity to ensemble playing. The work concludes with a powerful, majestic coda, making Kingsridge both an engaging teaching piece and a compelling concert selection for developing ensembles.

Kith and Kin

As the title suggests, Kith and Kin will inspire reflection and fond feelings for loved ones. Opening with a warmly lush introduction, the piece features a beautiful, tuneful melody that will take your audience's breath away. Introducing some advanced compositional techniques, the piece is also a perfect vehicle to move students into more sophisticated literature.

Kivgik

Meaning "messenger" in Inuit, Carl Strommen's piece Kivgik was inspired by the composer's observance of a large gathering of the Inuit people in Alaska. Carl has tried to emulate the sound of their drums being used for communication. The piece also contains bold harmonic colors and driving 6/8 rhythms. There is a nice repose section in the middle of the piece that symbolizes the more solemn parts of this annual gathering or Kivgik. This multicultural piece offers many unique, cross-curriculum teaching opportunities and will be perfect at your next contest or festival performance.

Kolomoki

The "Kolomoki Mounds" are one of the largest and earliest Woodland Period earthwork mound complexes in the Southeastern United States. Constructed between 350-600 A.D., the eight mounds include a Great Temple Mound, a ceremonial mound, several burial mounds and a large plaza in the center where some 1,500 residents lived in a large village of thatched houses. This rhythmic piece pulses with life and celebrates the Swift Creek and Weeden Island Indian peoples who lived there. Kolomoki is designed to make your beginners sound great.

La Paloma - Sebastian Yradier

La Valiente

La Valiente is a rousing Spanish piece that combines flamenco, tango, and just plain fun that's sure to be a bright spot on any group's next concert. Written in d minor, it modulates approximately halfway through to a happier sounding F major, but as the piece concludes, students find themselves back in d minor. While there are quite a few accidentals, there are none within the piece by which students playing grade 3 music should be surprised, and they lend a nice authenticity to the sound. 1st trumpet's highest note is G. 1st and 2nd clarinets, only, cross the break.

Lake Dances

After a mysterious opening where the main thematic material is stated by a single flute, the piece builds to a dramatic climax and then leads to a fast paced dance theme ending with a folk song theme. It is a perfect showcase piece for festival performance that is both sophisticated and educational.