Books
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The Total Percussion Primer. Tecumseh, MI: Conway Publications, 2025. COMING FALL '25
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Four-Mallet Progressive Literature for Marimba. Asbury Park, NJ: Studio 4 Productions, 2010
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Four-mallet Method for Marimba. Van Nuys, CA: Studio 4 Productions, 1992.
Articles
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Marimba FUNdamentals: The Double Vertical Stroke's Power of Learning,” Percussive Notes, December 2021.
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“Laying the Foundation for Independent Rolls”, School Band & Orchestra, November 2015.
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“Percussion Medic,” School Band & Orchestra, November, 2014.
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“Sticks, Tips and Tricks for the Developing Timpanist,” Percussive Notes, March, 2013.
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“The Rosewood Forest: Chasing an Answer,” School Band & Orchestra, January 2013.
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“Toys in the Attic,” School Band & Orchestra, March 2007.
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“Sticks, Tips and Tricks for the Developing Timpanist”. School Band & Orchestra, May 2006.
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“The Practice Room, A Good Time or a Good Teacher,” Percussive Notes, April, 1996.
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“Criteria in Selecting a Marimba,” Percussive Notes, Winter, 1993.
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“Samba Patterns Using Stick Control,” Percussive Notes, April, 1991.
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“The Applications of Four-mallet Technique for the Beginning Marimba Student,” Percussive Notes, June, 1991.
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“Marching Percussion Technique,” Percussive Notes, Winter, 1989
Compositions & Arrangements
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The Red Rose Rag. Percy Wenrich, arr. by James Moyer. Greensboro, NC: C. Alan Publications, 2025.
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Back Talk. Harry Breuer, arr. by James Moyer. Sinsinawa, WI: Alliance Publications, Inc., 2010.
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Charleston Capers. Greensboro, NC: C. Alan Publications, 2010.
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The Premiere. Edward Llewellyn, arr. by James Moyer. Sinsinawa, WI: Alliance Publications, Inc., 2010.
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Grand Overture Op. 61. Mauro Giuliani, trans. by James Moyer. Asbury Park, NJ: Marimba Productions, 1996.
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Sonate Op. 15. Fernando Sor, trans. by James Moyer. Northridge, CA: Studio 4 Productions, 1995.
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Sonatine Op. 71, No. 1. Mauro Giuliani, tran. by James Moyer. C. Alan Publications, 1994.
Reviews/References
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“Marimba Levels, Part 1,” Gaines, Julia. Percussive Notes, May, 2018.
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“A Guide to Published Works for Marimba and Electronics,” Ptacin, Michael. Percussive Notes, January 2014
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“Four-Mallet Marimba Methods: from Mechanics to Musicality,” Olson, Darin. Percussive Notes, August 2008.
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“The Unaccompanied Marimba Literature of David Maslanka,” Duerden, Darren, Percussive Note, June 1998.
Recordings
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Lest We Forget. Allentown Band, 2011.
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Echoes of the 1860’s, Allentown Band, 2009.
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180th Anniversary, the Soloists of the Allentown band, (soloist), 2008.
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Kaleidoscope, Allentown Band, 2007.
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Blockbusters, Allentown Band, 2006.
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The World of Marches, Allentown Band, 2005.
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Sesquicentennial, Allentown Band, 2003.
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Broadway Show Stoppers, Allentown Band, 2003.
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The Night Watch, University of Oklahoma Percussion Orchestra, 2003.
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Seasons Greetings, Allentown Band, 2002.
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Americans We, Allentown Band, 2002.
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Our Band Heritage, Vol. 2 revisited, Allentown Band, 2001.
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Something Old, Something New, 1995 solo CD of music for marimba.
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Carmina Burana, Illinois Symphony Orchestra, 1995.
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Live Jazz: Millikin Faculty Jazz, WILL Radio live broadcast, 1989.
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Soundstroke: Laser Woodcuts, 1986.
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Oklahoma Collegium Televised concert, 1983.
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Marching Band 1980, 1981, Jenson Publications.