Chad Heiny
Chad Heiny, born April 26, 1980 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, is a multifaceted freelance musician and educator residing in the Greater Pittsburgh Area (PA). A versatile and regularly commissioned composer, Chad has created music for ensembles and performers across the globe. His works, including a World Premiere at the 2018 Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC), are published by both Tapspace Publications and C. Alan Publications.
An acclaimed percussion and wind arranger for high school marching bands across the country, Chad’s work throughout the fall has won the hearts and minds of students, staffs, fans, and adjudicators. Accolades here include a 1st Place finish in Class AA (and the award for High Music) with the Norwin High School Marching Band at the 2021 Bands of America Grand National Championships and a 3rd Place finish overall (and the award for High Music) with the Hebron High School Marching Band at the 2019 Bands of America Grand National Championships. He is also a proud adjudicator for Winter Guard International.
Chad holds degrees from Louisiana State University and Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He is a member of both the Percussive Arts Society and ASCAP, and is a proud endorser of Innovative Percussion, Majestic Percussion, and Remo Drumheads.
https://chadheiny.com
This piece uses three marimbas and a large collection of African instruments to suggest a dark and superstitious atmosphere.
Duration: 7:30 | Level: Advanced | Personnel: 8 players
Price: $40.00
This piece uses three marimbas and a large collection of African instruments to suggest a dark and superstitious atmosphere.
Duration: 7:30 | Level: Advanced | Personnel: 8 players
Price: $40.00
An emotional work for a large percussion ensemble featuring high pitched, brilliant percussion instruments.
Duration: 5:30 | Level: Medium | Personnel: 16 players
Price: $45.00
An emotional work for a large percussion ensemble featuring high pitched, brilliant percussion instruments.
Duration: 5:30 | Level: Medium | Personnel: 16 players
Price: $45.00
Unyielding and relentless, this epic percussion quartet by Chad Heiny never wavers in intensity.
Duration: 9:20 | Level: Advanced | Personnel: 4 players
Price: $44.00
Unyielding and relentless, this epic percussion quartet by Chad Heiny never wavers in intensity.
Duration: 9:20 | Level: Advanced | Personnel: 4 players
Price: $44.00
A collection of compelling two-mallet solos that can be performed on any standard mallet instrument (e.g., marimba, vibraphone, xylophone or even glockenspiel).
Duration: 1:00–2:30 each | Level: Easy to Medium
Price: $22.00
A collection of compelling two-mallet solos that can be performed on any standard mallet instrument (e.g., marimba, vibraphone, xylophone or even glockenspiel).
Duration: 1:00–2:30 each | Level: Easy to Medium
Price: $22.00
Chemical Songs - Volume 2 eight progressive two-mallet solos for keyboard percussion with optional audio accompaniment tracks
By Brett William Dietz, Chad Heiny
By Brett William Dietz, Chad Heiny
An intermediate-level follow-up compilation to its predecessor of 8 two-mallet solos with optional, orchestrally inspired audio accompaniment tracks.
Duration: 1:00 to 2:05 each | Level: Medium
Price: $23.00
Chemical Songs - Volume 2 (Download) eight progressive two-mallet solos for keyboard percussion with optional audio accompaniment tracks
By Brett William Dietz, Chad Heiny
By Brett William Dietz, Chad Heiny
An intermediate-level follow-up compilation to its predecessor of 8 two-mallet solos with optional, orchestrally inspired audio accompaniment tracks.
Duration: 1:00 to 2:05 each | Level: Medium
Price: $23.00
A feature for intermediate marimba soloist backed by a percussion quartet.
Duration: 5:30 | Level: Medium | Personnel: 5 players
Price: $35.00
A feature for intermediate marimba soloist backed by a percussion quartet.
Duration: 5:30 | Level: Medium | Personnel: 5 players
Price: $35.00
A complex, colorful work for 11 percussionists and piano, Crossing the Threshold is a rich, musical adventure symbolizing “The Hero’s Journey.”
Duration: 5:15 | Level: Med-Advanced | Personnel: 12 players
Price: $45.00
A complex, colorful work for 11 percussionists and piano, Crossing the Threshold is a rich, musical adventure symbolizing “The Hero’s Journey.”
Duration: 5:15 | Level: Med-Advanced | Personnel: 12 players
Price: $45.00
Droids on Parade 12 solos or duets for snare and bass drum with alternative metronome techniques
By Chad Heiny
By Chad Heiny
A progressive set of 12 etudes for snare and bass drum, performable as solos or duets. Alternative metronome patterns provide an optional, unique challenge to develop internal pulse.
Duration: varies | Level: Easy to Advanced | Personnel: 1 or 2 players
Price: $22.00
Droids on Parade (Download) 12 solos or duets for snare and bass drum with alternative metronome techniques
By Chad Heiny
By Chad Heiny
A progressive set of 12 etudes for snare and bass drum, performable as solos or duets. Alternative metronome patterns provide an optional, unique challenge to develop internal pulse.
Duration: varies | Level: Easy to Advanced | Personnel: 1 or 2 players
Price: $22.00
This suite for two developing marimbists includes an optional atmospheric audio accompaniment making it perfect for a first recital duet.
Duration: 1:30-2:00 (7:30 total) | Level: Easy | Personnel: 2 players
Price: $25.00
This suite for two developing marimbists includes an optional atmospheric audio accompaniment making it perfect for a first recital duet.
Duration: 1:30-2:00 (7:30 total) | Level: Easy | Personnel: 2 players
Price: $25.00
A percussion octet inspired by an infamous Greek mythical creature.
Duration: 4:30 | Level: Medium | Personnel: 8 players
Price: $40.00
A percussion octet inspired by an infamous Greek mythical creature.
Duration: 4:30 | Level: Medium | Personnel: 8 players
Price: $40.00
A 2-movement duet for marimba & vibraphone, this dynamic and virtuosic piece takes listeners on a captivating sonic journey inspired by new beginnings.
Duration: 4:30 | Level: Medium | Personnel: 2 players
Price: $28.00
A 2-movement duet for marimba & vibraphone, this dynamic and virtuosic piece takes listeners on a captivating sonic journey inspired by new beginnings.
Duration: 4:30 | Level: Medium | Personnel: 2 players
Price: $28.00
This easy piece for a large ensemble uses three distinct sections to portray the attributes of a leopard; strength, speed and cunning.
Duration: 4:00 | Level: Easy | Personnel: 10-12
Price: $35.00
This easy piece for a large ensemble uses three distinct sections to portray the attributes of a leopard; strength, speed and cunning.
Duration: 4:00 | Level: Easy | Personnel: 10-12
Price: $35.00
