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Inspired by the Spirit of the Dance, this lively work flows with the force and intensity. Written for xylophone, glockenspiel, snare drum, bass drum, timpani, temple blocks, and tambourine, this wonderful piece was composed to help introduce six-eight time. Fun to play, with easy patterns, this work can be practiced and performed counting either six or two. Perfect for middle and young high school groups.

Irish Jig

Percussion Ensemble 8 Players

Eight players will have fun performing this upbeat composition. The mallet parts are written using simple melodies and scale patterns. Rhythmic consideration includes eighth and sixteenth notes in all parts. Snare drum part includes nine- and seventeen-stroke rolls. Audiences of all ages will enjoy hearing this piece. Roundabout would make an excellent solo and ensemble festival number for middle to young high school ensembles.

Round About

Written for eight to ten performers, this composition can be performed either inside, or outside, with multiple bass drums. This work utilizes a great rock beat throughout the piece. The mallet and chime parts are appealing and easy, with the chimes used occasionally as a solo instrument. This piece could easily be used as a percussion feature for the marching band field show. Short and to the point, it has a lot of energy for an easy-to-learn percussion feature.

Drummers Delight

Percussion Ensemble 8 - 10 Players

Stick Steady is a lively piece that sounds deceptively difficult when performed.  However, it is written in cut time for ease of reading.  Rhythms are limited to quarter notes and rests, grouped eighth notes and whole rests. Much of this piece is either in unison or close to it. There is a wide range of dynamic markings for this octet, as well as crescendos during solos, which should be followed closely to make it the exciting piece that it is.

Stick Steady

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"Call to Arms" by S. Kastuck is an exhilarating composition that embodies the spirit of resilience and courage. With its robust harmonies and dynamic rhythms, this piece perfectly captures the essence of determination. Ideal for common stylistic performance, it's designed to inspire musicians and audiences alike. - Note: This music is composed by humans. No human-written product description is available, limiting search visibility. The AI-assisted description is for reference only.

Call to Arms

Timpani Solo Unaccompanied

Immerse yourself in the intricate rhythms and lush harmonies of "Seven for Vibraphone" by A. Henry. Perfect for concert and contest settings, this piece challenges performers with its dynamic range and expressive depth, showcasing the vibraphone's versatility. Elevate your repertoire with this captivating composition. - Note: This music is composed by humans. No human-written product description is available, limiting search visibility. The AI-assisted description is for reference only.

Seven for Vibraphone

Keyboard Percussion Solo

This five-piece drum set solo will captivate all listeners. This solo is a great teaching tool for working improvisation or developing an extended solo. Henry incorporates the use of the crash and ride cymbals in the solo lines. Students really enjoy this work. An excellent work for a drum set clinic.

Drum Set Solo

This enjoyable collection of holiday classics contains Toyland, Ukrainian Carol, and We Wish You a Merry Christmas, These three tunes are beautifully arranged for the instrumentation commonly used in the middle school or junior high school setting. Everyone will appreciate the holiday spirit after hearing these ensembles.

Favorite Holiday Carols No. 2

Percussion Ensemble 7 - 8 Players

Classic Favorites I was arranged for seven players by composer and arranger John Russell. They include Camptown Races, London Bridge and She'll Be Comin' Around the Mountain. Students will have fun performing these classic favorites and audiences of all ages will certainly enjoy hearing them again. Classic Favorites I would be a crowd pleaser at any concert.

Classic Favorites

Percussion Ensemble

Well crafted piece accessible to beginning ensembles.

Co-Opercussion

Percussion Sextet

Mr. Squidwerd is a lively and delightful bossa nova flavored work for elementary school students. Written for six players, each representing an arm of the famous octopus from the television show Sponge Bob Square Pants. All of the parts may be performed with multiple players, adding to the flexibility and enjoyment of all the teachers classroom students. The adding of recorders or whistles is a nice touch since the character has been known to play the clarinet, and at least once has swallowed a whistle.

Mister Squidwerd

This is the last of a group of challenging compositions written for nine players. This number was composed to introduce the eighth-sixteenth note triplet pattern of Ravel's famous Bolero. Due to the difficulty of patterns, this composition was written for the high school or older middle school student. Mallet parts include rolls, sixteenth notes, and triplets with a bolero feel. The tempo is andante with the tambourine introducing the bolero rhythm. The theme is developed by all of the members of the ensemble using dynamics and complex rhythms. This is an interesting, creative, and enjoyable work for both the performer and the audience.

Bolero Spania

Percussion Ensemble 9 Players

In this work, most of the parts are multiple percussion, giving the performers the experience of playing more than one instrument. Salmagundi provides an achievable challenge for all intermediate to advanced students. The instruments required are all standard equipment in the High School or Junior High School percussion section. The mallet part is very basic and is playable by a less experienced student. This short piece is excellent for introducing young percussionists to the percussion ensemble medium. Students and audiences will enjoy this Latin potpourri.

Salmagundi

Percussion Ensemble 10 Players

The instrumentation for this work for seven players includes bells, snare and bass drum, tenor drum, tambourine, triangle, and two timpani. The parts are not difficult and a high school or capable elementary percussion ensemble would derive much satisfaction from performing this piece. This is an interesting, creative, and enjoyable work for any percussion ensemble.

Medieval Dances

Percussion Ensemble 7 Players

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An outstanding eight solo compilation for the intermediate to advanced snare drummer seeking competition solos for performance. Time signatures include 2/4, 4/4, 3/4, and 6/8. This series of solos is intended to further enhance the player's abilities in a strict rudimental style of playing. Sticking is provided where appropriate. These solos are definitely a cut above other collections of solos in interest and provide a higher degree of serious musical educational value.

Eight Solos for Snare Drum

Snare Drum Solo Collection

This quartet was composed as a solo and ensemble festival piece for four middle school percussionists. This composition is unique because it was written for bass drum, timpani, tom-toms, and either the crown of the cymbal or a brake drum. Easy to learn, fun to play, limited rehearsal time for the director and the performer. As the title suggests, this piece really moves, with many repeated rhythmic patterns interesting enough for all levels of students.

Firefly

Percussion Quartet

A Collection of 3 ensembles. Required instruments include 3 Pots, 3 Coffee Cans, Cardboard Box, Triangle, Woodblock, Maracas, Hand-drum or Tom-tom, Claves, and Tambourine.

Pots Pans and Coffee Cans

Percussion Ensemble Collection 6-8 players (expandable)

This work features snare drum, two toms, and a bass drum (played horizontally with timpani sticks). The abundant dynamic changes, the interactive passages comprised of rolls, flams, quarter, eighths, and sixteenth notes, and the articulate eighth and sixteenth note solos makes this composition a favorite among students. The meter change alternates between 3/4 and 2/4 .This musical trio will also help develop musicianship and assist in the development of the student's ability to hear what is going on around them, and to better understand where and how their parts contribute to the effectiveness of the performance. Perfect for any concert program!

Three Friends

Percussion Trio

This solo for four tom-toms contains passages of syncopated accents, layered rhythms, and metric modulation.  Whether the performer is well versed in these techniques or just learning them, this solo will make an effective addition to any recital.

Piece No. 3 for Tom Toms

Multiple Percussion Solo

This is an ideal first percussion ensemble. It was written to provide four or more snare drummers their initial performance piece. This work contains flams, flam taps, drags, five and nine stroke rolls, quarters, eighths, sixteenth notes, rim-shots, stick beats, playing on the rim and with the snares on and off. Although this is an exciting ensemble for beginning students, advanced students enjoy this work as well.

Snap!

Snare Drum Quartet

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