Catalog

Heart of Cain (2023)

For 2.0 Fixed Media. Check out at https://soundcloud.com/kaleb-rhea/heart-of-cain Difficulty Just press a button ~6'45"

Shades of Blue (2017)

Fast-paced rhythmic fun for Trumpet and Electronics. Concept inspired by "Can You Crack It?" by Benjamin Dean Taylor. This was my first piece for solo instrument and electronics, so I knew I wanted something fast and flashy. Can you keep up? Difficulty Intermediate-Advanced ~ 6'15"

Dancing Lines (2022)

This piece for solo cello is about conveying a dance-like pulse through groupings of two and three eighth-notes. The idea was to create this pulse that goes throughout the whole piece, never dying out or slowing down. There are moments where the intensity will deescalate, but the pulses will remain in the same tempo. The middle section takes the melody presented at the beginning and scrambles it up, using it to create harmony from combining the different lines, or turning the line on its side. Difficulty Advanced ~ 8'15"

Reediculous Multiphonics (2021)

This piece for solo oboe is about exploring the possibiblities on the instrument. I decided to specifically explore multiphonics and the possibilities of playing on the reed. The first movement is on the reed alone. The second movement uses multiphonics that create a chorale at the end. I would recommend using two different reeds for this piece. Difficulty Advanced ~10'

I love to tell How Jesus Paid it All (2019)

Dedicated to my wife. It is an embellishment of "I Love to Tell the Story" and "Jesus Paid it All." My favorite part is the middle section where both melodies are broken apart and developed. It was written for unaccompanied trumpet, but can be requested for most instruments. Difficulty Basic ~ 4'30"

Quintal Carousel (2017)

This piece for solo Piano explores the concept of quintal harmonies. Difficulty Basic ~ 3'15"

Shades of Blue (2017)

Fast-paced rhythmic fun for Trumpet and Electronics. Concept inspired by "Can You Crack It?" by Benjamin Dean Taylor. This was my first piece for solo instrument and electronics, so I knew I wanted something fast and flashy. Can you keep up? Difficulty Intermediate-Advanced ~ 6'15"

Alone on Sunset Mountain (2016)

Ever wanted to know what it is like to be on a mountain, alone at night? This is what I think it sounds like. Solo Cello. Difficulty Intermediate ~ 6'

Tryptic for Alto Saxophone (2015)

This is a three movement work focused on the use of synthetic scales. This might be among my earliest works, but I thoroughly enjoy listening to it. Difficulty ranges from Intermediate to Advanced ~ 7'15"

Potstickers (2023)

An energetic piece originally written for Wagner Tuba and French Horn. Piece was commissioned by my friend doing a Dissertation Recital on the Wagner Horn. Alternative part available for Euphonium. Difficulty Intermediate ~ 2'

Der Speigel (2019)

An interesting piece for Oboe (sub. Clarinet) and Violin. The concept is that the rhythms are an exact crab cannon. This creates a mirror. Each instrument starts at one extreme of the range and slowly move towards the other extreme, passing each other at the center. Difficulty Intermediate-Advanced. ~ 8'30"

To (2018)

Dedicated to my close friend and trombonist, Daniel Streib. It features glissandi and plunger mute. For Trombone and Piano. Difficulty Basic. ~ 5'30"

Whispers (2022)

A Piece written for Pierrot Ensemble with Percussion. Difficulty Intermediate ~ 5'45"

Eight by Five (2022)

A two movement work for Woodwind Quintet exploring the octatonic scale. Difficulty Intermediate ~ 10'

Wedding Emotions Collection (2019)

A multi-movement work for Brass Quintet featuring a variety of emotions that one would feel when waiting for the wedding day. Order of movements: Grandiose Adventure, Longing, Jubilant, Anxiety, Euphoria, & Impatience. Difficulty ranges from Intermediate to Advanced. ~ 12'

Oh the Deep Deep Love of Jesus (2019)

A Brass Quintet arrangement of "Oh the Deep Deep Love of Jesus" written specifically for my wedding. This piece was played as a meditative track behind a foot washing ceremony. Difficulty Intermediate ~ 3'15"

Suite from Hindemith's Ludis Tonalis (2019)

This is an arrangement for Brass Quintet of 7 movements from Hindemith's Ludis Tonalis. Each of the fugues feature a different set of three instruments. Order of Movements: Prelude, Fuga VI in A, Marcia, Fuga IV in Eb, Allegro Pesante, Fuga II in G, & Postlude. Difficulty ranges from Intermediate to Advanced. ~ 17'15"

Chandelier (2019)

This piece for Clarinet Choir is all inspired by an incandescent light bulb. This was commissioned by the Western Illinois University Silver Keys Clarinet Choir. It is designed to be an introduction to extended techniques, so all the rhythms are very simple as to not draw attention from these techniques. Difficulty Sub-Basic ~ 5'15"

O Come You Fugue (2018)

A Christmas fugue on the tune "O Come All Ye Faithful." This piece is an exciting piece for brass quintet when you have a spare rehearsal or two. Difficulty Basic ~ 2'30"

Brass Quintet No. 1 (2018)

This is a multi-movement work that uses a sequence of notes to connect all 4 movements. Each of the movements have a distinct mode and mood. Difficulty Intermediate ~ 17'30"

Prelude for a Personality in Question (2017)

A unique trio for Trumpet, Trombone, and Bass Clarinet. This was written as a way to share my experience in Berlin with two friends. This piece is an exciting three-way conversion between friends. Difficulty Intermediate ~ 4'

Quintal Harmonies (2016)

This Brass Quintet piece is one of my first explorations into the sound of stacked fifths. While the concept of this piece is simple, I still enjoy listening to it today. Difficulty Sub-Basic ~ 2'30"

Coming of the Eternal Rain (2016)

This is a piece for Flute/Piccolo, Clarinet, Violin, Double Bass (with C Extension), and Piano. The concept of this piece is that there is a tribal community (represented by C Major) fighting off the eternal rains (represented by D Minor). This can be considered a poly-tonal work. Difficulty Intermediate ~ 6'30"

Suite of Mechanical Concepts (2015)

This suite for Sax Quartet (SATB) contains five movements that use different limitations as mechanisms for composition; like limiting number of notes to 4 semitones, only using the whole tone scale, and using major chords only. Difficulty Ranges from Basic to Intermediate ~ 15'

Essays for Concert Band (2025)

This work is three movements with each movement being available to be performed independently. Demo is available at https://youtu.be/ZPFyNFeAfmg Difficulty Advanced ~ 18'30"

Destroy After Hearing (2023)

This is a piece for orchestra with 23 winds and 4 percussion. This is inspired by spy movies and is fast and rhythmic. This piece includes the use of mutes, percussion toys, and low woodwind Instruments. Demo available at https://soundcloud.com/kaleb-rhea/destroy-after-hearing-demo  Difficulty Intermediate-Advanced ~ 5'45"

Sometimes I Feel like a Motherless Child (2023)

This is my arrangement of the African-American traditional song of the same name. It was commissioned to be played by Alto Saxophonist George Wolfe as soloist with orchestra (17 winds and 3 percussion) accompaniment. Concert Band Version also available. Difficulty Basic ~ 3'

Whimsical Whistlings (2023)

This is a piece for youth string orchestra. This piece has a humorous backstory and is appropriate for middle school orchestra. Grade 2 ~ 4'

You'll Never Walk Alone: A Tribute for United States Veterans (2018)

This warm thank you was commissioned by the Western Illinois University Wind Ensemble to thank Macomb Area Veterans for their service to the country. This is a piece for Band and Solo Mezzo-Soprano Voice. This is in the key of Db, and contains two repetitions of the song, each with very different moods. This piece features quotes of famous patriotic works. Difficulty Basic (approachable for skilled High School Bands). ~ 4'45"

Psalm 37:16-22 (2018)

This is the overture to a larger work. This version is in English, for SATB Choir and Orchestral Reduction (Piano). This uplifting work is great for church choirs wanting to remind their congregation that the righteous aren't forgotten and God will have his vengeance in His timing. Difficulty Intermediate ~ 5'30"

Suite in G (2017)

This suite is an orchestration of a piano piece I wrote. I was focused on forms and the idea that I had to create the feeling that G was the most important note in each movement. After the fact, I decided to name each movement after famous landmarks. For winds in pairs, 1 percussion, 1 timpani, and string orchestra. Difficulty Basic-Intermediate. ~ 16'45"