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Scored for three timpani, this creative work opens and closes with rapid, dramatic statements separated by a slower, more expressive interlude that builds in intensity.

This collection of 15 pieces includes a wide variety of music from the Baroque era, adapted as two-, three- and four-mallet marimba solos. Each piece contains its own technical and musical challenges, as

Written for medium-advanced students looking to improve their four-mallet technique, this piece uses the double lateral technique throughout the first section with a simple melody being played in

Alternating straight-eighth and swing-eighth patterns give capable soloists the chance to show off their rock and jazz chops in this established recital favorite.

This book by saxophonist Denis DiBlasio contains two sections: chromatic etudes and sound patterns. The 5 etudes explore the chromatic scale, and it is encouraged to experiment with interpretation. The 20

Featuring rudiments, flourishes and march tempo reminiscent of Revolution-era military music, this snare drum solo was written to commemorate America's Bicentennial celebration in 1976. It is shown on

Includes: A Minor-Major Cha-Cha; Lullaby; The Bullfighter; Walt's Waltz; School Daze March; Chromatic Caper; Double Play; and Lou's

Nice material that provides a good introduction to performing in various styles for the younger player.  The solos within explore various tonal possibilities of the instrument including

Featuring four timpani, this challenging work requires rhythmic precision and a flair for the dramatic as the soloist negotiates a series of changing styles and moods.

This haunting rendition of the timeless favorite is scored for unaccompanied vibraphone. Based on his own extensive performing experience, Tom Brown employs such idiomatic elements as pedaling, independent

Inspired by legendary jazz drummers, this set of bebop solos for proficient players serves well as material for auditions, contests and recitals. Each piece emulates the style of the drummer(s) to which it

Based on the premise that a well-crafted drum solo is most musical when relating to a particular song or groove, the solos in this collection are extensions of the music they represent. Each piece

These fun Grade 3 to 4 etudes are very accessible and crafted to be progressively more challenging with each chorus. Based on 10 popular jazz classics, these short pieces are just fun to play!

This sequel to Contest Solos for the Young Snare Drummer contains fourteen solos which cover a variety of styles and playing techniques.  Great for young snare drummers to develop overall

Passages of driving sixteenth notes on a single low drum with accents dispersed among the higher drums create the foundation for this high-energy piece by Lynn Glassock. The timbres are filled out by

Written for students looking to advance their four-mallet technique, Mystery uses simple syncopation to develop a mysterious sounding melody. Required techniques include double