Compositions — Nicholaus Meyers (2024)

Solo

Splash (2022)

Solo snare drum with 2 splash cymbals

Duration: 3:00

Advanced level

Self Published

The Music of His Name (2018)

One Performer - Soprano Voice and Bass Clarinet

Duration: 3:45

Self Published

Commissioned by Rochelle Van Bruggen, Valley City, North Dakota

Premiered February 16, 2019, by Rochelle Van Bruggen.

Three Grooves (2018)Multiple Percussion

Duration: 7:00

Published by C. Alan Publications - http://c-alanpublications.com/three-grooves/

Four Reflections for Marimba (2017)

4.3 octave marimba

Duration: 8:00

Published by Permus Publications - http://www.permus.com/

Professionally recorded by Dr. Elizabeth Delamater

Stepping Away (2016)

Piano

Duration: 5:00

Self Published

Recorded on “Stepping Away,” the piano music of Nicholaus Meyers – released fall 2016

Premiered September 19, 2016 – Geraldine Ong, piano, Froemke Recital Hall, Valley City State University, Valley City, North Dakota

Distance (2014)

Piano

Duration: 2:45

Self Published

Recorded on “Stepping Away,” the piano music of Nicholaus Meyers – released fall 2016

Songs for Marimba (2013)

4.3 octave marimba

Duration: 6:00

Self Published

Premiered September 8, 2013 – Nicholaus Meyers, Valley City State University, Valley City, North Dakota, Froemke Recital Hall

The On-Going Question! (2012)

Piano

Duration: 6:00

Self Published

Recorded on “Stepping Away,” the piano music of Nicholaus Meyers – released fall 2016

Premiered May 7, 2015 – Amelia Brown, Valley City State University, Valley City, North Dakota, Froemke Recital Hall

Three Ideas (2012)

Euphonium

Duration: 5:00

Self Published

Commissioned by Chad Green, Fargo, North Dakota

Premiered November 8, 2012 – Chad Green, Fargo, North Dakota

North Dakota State University, Beckwith Recital Hall

Under the Moon (2011)

Piano

Duration: 4:15

Self Published

Recorded on “Stepping Away,” the piano music of Nicholaus Meyers – released fall 2016

Here and There (2010)

Piano

Duration: 5:30

Self Published

Recorded on “Stepping Away,” the piano music of Nicholaus Meyers – released fall 2016

Premiered September 19, 2016 – Geraldine Ong, piano

Froemke Recital Hall, Valley City State University, Valley City, North Dakota

Chorale of Light (2006)

5 octave marimba

Duration: 4:00

Self Published

Premiered December 4, 2006 – Nicholaus Meyers – Augusta, Georgia, Grover C. Maxwell Performing Arts Theatre, Augusta State University

New Horizon (2006)

Piano

Duration: 4:30

Self Published

Recorded on “Stepping Away,” the piano music of Nicholaus Meyers – released fall 2016

Premiered December 4, 2006 – Martin David Jones – Augusta, Georgia, Grover C. Maxwell Performing Arts Theatre, Augusta State University

New Found Feeling (2006)

Piano

Duration: 3:30

Self Published

Recorded on “Stepping Away,” the piano music of Nicholaus Meyers – released fall 2016

Premiered December 4, 2006 – Mark Dickens – Augusta, Georgia, Grover C. Maxwell Performing Arts Theatre, Augusta State University

Somewhere (2006)

Piano

Duration: 4:00

Self Published

Recorded on “Stepping Away,” the piano music of Nicholaus Meyers – released fall 2016

Premiered December 4, 2006 – Mark Dickens – Augusta, Georgia, Grover C. Maxwell Performing Arts Theatre, Augusta State University

Cheerful Exit (2005)

Organ

Duration: 4:00

Self Published

Premiered October 30, 2005 – Mark Dickens – Augusta, Georgia, Lutheran Church of the Ascension

Three Shorts (2004)

Alto Saxophone

Duration: 5:00

Self Published

Premiered December 4, 2006 – Trey Quattlebaum – Augusta, Georgia, Grover C. Maxwell Performing Arts Theatre, Augusta State University

A Phase for One (2002)

Piano

Duration: 2:30

Self Published

Etude #1 for Marimba (2002)

4 octave marimba

Duration: 2:15

Self Published

The Losing of One (2002)

Piano

Duration: 2:15

Self Published

Premiered Fall 2001 – Dr. Martin David Jones, Piano - Augusta, Georgia, Grover C. Maxwell Performing Arts Theatre, Augusta State University

Expression of a Thought (2001)

Piano

Duration: 3:30

Self Published

Premiered Fall 2001 – Dr. Martin David Jones, Piano – Augusta, Georgia, Grover C. Maxwell Performing Arts Theatre, Augusta State University

Small Ensemble

Funk Trio (2021)

Trio for Alto Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, and Percussion

Duration: 3:45

Medium Level

C. Alan Publications

Premiered April 24, 2021 by

Rebecca Little (alto saxophone), Tyler Macon (Baritone Saxophone), and Nicholaus Meyers (Percussion)

Pentaphonics (2019)

Quintet for Five Graduated Sounds

Duration: 3:30

Published by C. Alan Publications

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ieWjoRMrL-4&t=21s

A Pretty Face (2019)

C Trumpet and Piano

Duration: 2:45

Self Published

Premiered July 18, 2019, by Dr. Kenneth Jimenez, trumpet and Diane Thornton, piano, International Music Camp

A Pretty Place (2019)

Bell trio

Duration: 1:45

Published by Permus Publications

A Brief Story (2019)

Euphonium and Marimba

Duration: 10:00

Self Published

Commissioned by NDMTNA – North Dakota Music Teachers National Association.

Where did the memories go? (2018)

Horn and Percussion

Duration: 7:00

Commissioned by the Horns of the North, North Dakota State University Horn Studio, and North Dakota State University Percussion Studio

Published by HaMar Publications - https://www.hamarpercussion.com/

Slightly Funky (2017)

C Trumpet and Multiple Percussion

Duration: 4:00

Premiered November 3rd, 2017 – Kenneth Jimenez, Trumpet, and Nicholaus Meyers, Percussion, B. J. Haan Auditorium, Dordt College, Sioux Center, IA

Published by Permus Publications

Performed on the ITG “International Trumpet Guild” New Works recital May 27, 2020, Columbus, Ohio.

Music of the Spheres (2017)

Marimba Quartet

Duration: 8:00

Self Published

What Channel is it? (2016)

Flute Quarter

Duration: 7:30

Self Published

Commissioned by the “Silver Winds” flute quartet, Fargo, ND

Just Us (2015)

Duet - can be played on one 4.3 octave marimba

Duration: 4:30

Published by Permus Publications - http://www.permus.com/

https://soundcloud.com/user-68720247/just-us

Premiered February 12th, 2018 – Sigurd Johnson and Nicholaus Meyers, Beckwith Recital Hall, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND

In and Out (2015)

Tenor trombone and timpani

Duration 3:30

Published by Permus Publications - http://www.permus.com/

Premiered November 9, 2015 – James Adams, Trombone, and Nicholaus Meyers, Timpani, Froemke Recital Hall, Valley City State University, Valley City, North Dakota

Awakening (2014)

Tenor trombone and 5 octave marimba

Duration: 6:00

Self Published

Premiered September 8, 2014 – James Adams, Trombone, and Nicholaus Meyers, Marimba, Valley City State University, Valley City, North Dakota, Froemke Recital Hall

Dreams Come and Go (2014)

Solo vibraphone and percussion ensemble

Duration: 6:00

Self Published

Commissioned by the Mandan Middle School Percussion Ensemble

Premiered March 21, 2014 – Mandan Middle School percussion ensemble directed by Sara Buaman with soloist Nicholaus Meyers – NDMEA (North Dakota Music Educators Association) Convention.

Staying (2013) Soprano voice, soprano saxophone, french horn, and cello

Duration: 1:0S

Self Published

Written for Courtney Sherman – through Vox Novus

Premiered January 12, 2014 – Courtney Sherman, and a small consortium, Jan Hus Church, 351 East 74th Street, New York City

Entrance of the Mighty (2013)

3 Bb trumpets and fluglehorns

Duration: 2:30

Self Published

Premiered April 25, 2019 – East Central University trumpet choir directed by Nicholaus Meyers – Ataloa Theatre on the campus of East Central University

The Loneliness of One (2012)

alto saxophone and 4.3 octave marimba

Duration: 5:45

Premiered May 5, 2013 – Jorge Variego, Alto Saxophone and Nicholaus Meyers, Marimba, Valley City State University, Valley City, North Dakota Froemke Recital Hall

Changing Emotions (2009)

French horn and Piano

Duration: 7:00

Commissioned by Darian Washington, Director of Bands and instructor of Horn, North Greenville College, Greenville, South Carolina

Udu for Three Sides (2008)

Three Udu Drums

Duration: 5:30

Self Published

Commissioned by the “Three Sides Percussion Trio”

Premiered January 9, 2009 – “Three Sides Percussion Trio”- Augusta, Georgia, Grover C. Maxwell Performing Arts Theatre, Augusta State University

Gavin’s Song (2005)

Woodwind Quintet

Duration: 4:30

Premiered December 4, 2006 – Lakeside High School Woodwind Quintet – Augusta, Georgia, Grover C. Maxwell Performing Arts Theatre, Augusta State University

Altered Stages (2004)

Violin, Cello and Piano

Duration: 10:15

Self Published

Contrasting Opinions (2004)

Saxophone Quartet

Duration: 6:00

Self Published

Reflections (2003)

Brass Quintet

Duration: 9:30

Self Published

Fanfare for Horn and Timpani(2003)

Duration:1:30

Premiered November 8,2003 – Nicholaus Meyers, Timpani & Karen McNeely, Horn – Knoxville, Tennesse, University of Tennessee

Episode No.1 for Flute and Piano(2003)

Flute and Piano

Duration: 2:30

Clavia (2001)

4 players - 4 prs of claves

Duration: 3:30

Premiered Spring 2002 – Augusta State University, Percussion Quartet – Augusta, Georgia, Grover C. Maxwell Performing Arts Theatre, Augusta State University

Large Ensemble

Autumn in Rothenberg (2024)

Solo Euphonium with Concert Band

Duration: 5:00

Grade 2.5 band with

grade 3 solo part

Commissioned by Chad Green, Minneapolis, MN

The Day I Left (2024)

Percussion Ensemble (11 players)

Duration: 4:45

Self Published

Commissioned by the Comanche High School Percussion Ensemble, Comanche, OK

The Inner Rhythm! (2022)

Percussion Ensemble (10 players)

Duration: 3:00

C. Alan Publications

Premiered January 20, 2023 by the

ECU Percussion Ensemble at the Oklahoma Music Educators Conference in Tulsa, OK

transcription of the Resurrection Chorale from Symphony No. 2 by Gustav Mahler (2022)

Wind Ensemble

Duration: 3:00

Grade 5

Self Published

The Coming Victory (2020)

Concert Band

Duration: 2:30

Grade 2

Self Published

Eleven (2020)

Concert Band

Duration: 3:30

Grade 3

Self Published

Commissioned by a consortium of high school and university band programs.

The Conjuring (2020)

Percussion Ensemble (8 players)

Duration: 7:15

Self Published

The Wind that is Always Changing (2019)

Large Percussion Ensemble (12 players)

Duration: 4:15

Self Published

Commissioned by Antlers High School Percussion Ensemble, Antlers, Oklahoma

Enduring the Struggle (2012)

Wind Ensemble

Duration: 2:30

Self Published

Commissioned by Darian Washington, Director of Bands and Horn, North Greenville College, Greenville, South Carolina

Premiered October 16, 2012 – Davidson Fine Arts Wind Symphony, Conducted by Everett Cannady – Augusta, Georgia

Concerto for Marimba (2012)

Solo for 5 octave marimba and Wind Ensemble

Duration: 13:00

Self Published

The Remembrance (2009)

Wind Ensemble

Duration: 6:30

Self Published

Premiered April 28, 2011 – Davidson Fine Arts Wind Symphony, Conducted by Everett Cannady – Augusta, Georgia

The Pictures in My Mind (2006)

Orchestra

Duration: 11:00

Self Published

A Glimpse Ahead (2005)

Solo Cello and Chamber Orchestra

Duration: 6:30

Self Published

Enduring the Struggle (2004)

Brass Septet - 2 Bb Trumpet, 2 Horn, 2 Trombone, 1 Tuba

Duration: 2:15

Self Published

Premiered December 4, 2006 – Lakeside High School Brass Ensemble – Augusta, Georgia, Grover C. Maxwell Performing Arts Theatre, Augusta State University

Vocal/Choral

It Came One Lonely Evening (2014)

SSAATB - A cappella

Duration: 3:00

Text by Nicholaus Meyers

Premiered April 29, 2019 – East Central University Chorale directed by Dr. Steve Walker, Ada, Oklahoma.

Be Thou My Vision (2010)

SSAATB and Organ

Duration: 4:30

Original Text

Commissioned by Jason Maynard and Covenant Presbyterian Church, Augusta, Georgia,

Premiered Summer 2011 – Covenant Presbyterian Church, conducted by Jason Maynard – Augusta, Georgia

Benedictus (2009)

SATB and Piano

Duration: 2:45

Self Published

Commissioned by Denise Pike, Choir Director, Lakeside Middle School, Evans, Georgia

Two Sacred Moments (2007)

2 Part Choir and Organ

Duration: 3:00

Self Published

Songs of Love (2006)

Soprano and Piano

Duration: 7:00

Text by Nicholaus Meyers

Self Published

Premiered December 4, 2006 – Elizabeth Grant, Soprano & Larry Abernathy, piano – Augusta, Georgia, Grover C. Maxwell Performing Arts Theatre, Augusta State University

Cycle of Emotions (2005)

Soprano voice and string trio (violin, viola, and cello)

Duration: 8:30

Text by Nicholaus Meyers

Self Published

A Steeple and The Courage (2004)

SATB Chorus

Duration: 3:30

Text by Robert Frost

Premiered April 14, 2005 – Augusta State University Chamber Choir Conducted by Dr. William Hobbins – Augusta, Georgia, Sacred Heart Cultural Center

Two Holy Songs (2003)

Soprano Voice and Piano

Duration: 4:00

Self Published