Stretched, warped, distorted, de-tuned, and mangled. Such was the fate of the recordings composer Pat Jacobs made using only a snare drum in order to create the fresh and energetic soundscape that
Written for snare drum, kick drum, and hi-hat, Amalgamation features stylistic elements of famed French percussionist Jacques Delcluse and the popular New York percussionist Joseph Tompkins.
Jesse Sieff's Chopstakovich provides the performer with a great opportunity to display both technical prowess and musicality on the marching snare drum. It is designed to be played to a recording
As the title suggests, Deleclusiastics is a tribute to the famed French percussionist and composer, Jacques Delécluse and his indelible collection of snare drum works, Douze
The inspiration behind Deus ex Metronome is a device ubiquitous and invaluable to the journey of many musicians... the BOSS DB-90 Dr. Beat metronome. This solo incorporates an audio
At the pinnacle of Danny Raymond's Elements in Time snare solo series is the MASTERING edition. This collection of three competitive solos for snare drum is for advanced players looking to showcase
The TRADITIONAL Elements in Time edition is for those wishing to brush up on their old-school chops in a new-school way. As a true rudimental drum corps aficionado, Danny Raymond is certainly
The Iron Horse incorporates a large vocabulary of rudimental drumming from pipe band traditions while maintaining a classic, traditional form. It features standard rudiments like the seven stroke
Let It Rip, by Danny Raymond, showcases a wide range of challenging technical feats like stick tosses and backsticking patterns to name a few. The performer will be using both matched and
Phylogenesis is a work for a solo percussionist using two snare drums and audio. The title refers to the evolutionary history and development of an organism, and the musical development within the
Written to fulfill a simple concept, this solo for snare drum is slow in tempo but dense in content. Although packed with advanced rudimental figures, the slow tempo allows for expressive freedom and great
Modeled after Warren Benson's Three Dances for Solo Snare Drum, Eric Willie's suite Some Things provides a great recital piece for versatile percussionists. Catering to the advanced snare
The title is a reference to the old English rhyme about weddings, just months before the composer's own. In doing so, he honors his compositional past while introducing fresh ideas. This piece is a tour de