Named for two Dutch points of significance, Drachten-Elisabeth is a new rudimental solo by powerhouse snare drummer John Mark Reilly. With history at its roots, this is a hybrid solo using a traditional
The GROOVY edition of Danny Raymond's Elements in Time series is all about exposing snare drummers to different grooves. From South America to New Orleans, there's a little something for everyone
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
Dr. Andrea Venet wrote the first version of Kibo in 2005 while studying rudimental snare drumming with the famous Bob Becker. She later updated the piece after studying other great rudimental works
This rousing snare solo with audio accompaniment was inspired by the composer's young children, the toys they enjoy playing with, and the sounds these toys make. Some of these sounds were recorded and
When writing Kingdoms, Russell Wharton found inspiration in film and television, stating about his process: "I find myself envisioning a movie in my head, and simply attempting to write the
Drawing inspiration from the rudimental playing of Charley Wilcoxon and John S. Pratt, second line New Orleans drumming, and the genius of Steve Gadd, More Than Meets the Eye challenges the
Oculus is a snare drum and tape piece inspired by a tour to the Pantheon in Rome, Italy. The track encapsulates the listener inside of the Pantheon, while the performer simultaneously accentuates
In astrophysics, a pulsar is a highly magnetized neutron star which can rotate between 7,000 and 40,000 times per minute. In the world of Tapspace however, Pulsar is a groovy, polyrhythmic snare
This contemporary work for solo concert snare drum is a technically challenging piece that fuses traditional elements of both orchestral and rudimental snare drumming. Very cool stuff!
Right Track is a piece written for solo snare drum and prerecorded track. This piece requires the performer to play with only one stick, held in the right hand. Meanwhile, the left hand creates
This piece for rudimental snare drum and percussion quartet portrays the unbridled energy and limitless strength of this imaginary character. The enterprising listener will find many representations drawn