Vienna Percussion Editions is an independent music publisher based in Vienna, specialising in percussion repertoire for mallet instruments and ensembles.
The catalogue combines three main areas: detailed transcriptions, original works, and arrangements for percussion ensemble — with a particular emphasis on jazz-related material and Viennese repertoire.
The editions are conceived from the perspective of an active performer and editor, with a focus on clear notation and practical usability in rehearsal and performance.
Vienna Percussion Editions emerged from a practical need: percussion scores that function convincingly in performance.
The starting point was detailed transcription work, particularly of performances by Gary Burton and Makoto Ozone. Close examination of timing, articulation, resonance, and phrasing revealed how much essential musical information often remains implicit or ambiguously conveyed in notation.
The aim is not to define a single interpretation, but to provide a clear and reliable framework that supports musical decision-making. Where musically relevant, articulation, pedaling, sticking, and sound-related decisions are specified; where flexibility is essential, notation remains open.
The catalogue is structured around three main areas:
Based on specific recorded performances, these editions capture musical detail with particular precision.
Original compositions often combine composed material with structured improvisational sections.
Arrangements focus on Viennese repertoire — including waltzes, polkas, and marches — alongside selected works from the broader classical and jazz repertoire, reimagined for percussion.
Ensemble works are conceived with practical conditions in mind, including flexible instrumentation and formats that allow adaptation to different ensemble sizes.
Leonhard Waltersdorfer is an Austrian percussionist, composer, and editor based in Vienna.
His work as a performer, transcriber, and editor is closely connected, with a particular focus on vibraphone repertoire and contemporary percussion ensemble music.
Vienna Percussion Editions reflects this connection between performance practice and editorial work.
