A snare drum solo for competition or recital. A study in odd meter and accents the solo’s last section in 7/8 is a real challenge. Accent This! will work on a modern field drum or on a
This contemporary snare drum solo features various roll styles, mixed meters as well as use of a wide variety of dynamics and special snare drum sounds.
Here is Edvard Grieg's haunting and lovely piece skillfully set for keyboard percussion. It was originally part of his Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, and, as a demonstration of its popularity, has been
Here is a tuneful medley arranged for unaccompanied four-mallet marimba. The medley includes Red Haired Boy, Flowers of Edinburgh and St. Anne’s Reel.
This is a real showpiece for xylophone in the spirit of the violin caprice. It is a truly challenging and lovely original work. Great as an opening piece for a recital or a contest solo.
This piece is written for marimba with piano accompaniment. The two mallet solo utilizes the entire range of the marimba and is scored for 5 Octave with an alternate part for smaller instruments. The
A challenging yet playful work in the neoclassical style for solo vibraphone. Following an energetic and sprightly A theme, the piece transitions into a three-voice fugue. The ensuing development borrows
This arrangement for two-mallet solo marimba or xylophone with piano accompaniment is well suited for recitals and contests.
A moderately difficult unaccompanied vibraphone solo. Pedaling and mallet damping are well marked.
Inspired by the works of George L. Stone and Buster Bailey, this solo is designed to challenge any high school or college student preparing for a solo competition or jury. It can also be a useful tool
Wow, what a fun piece. Great solo for xylophone and piano with an optional percussion part for two blocks, tambourine, and suspended cymbal. Sure to become a popular contest piece.
Great first mallet book by the percussionist emeritus of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Revised and updated with 59 downloadable play-along tracks.
A comprehensive multiple percussion solo using a large battery of percussion instruments for the intermediate player. This is an ideal introduction to the contemporary genre. The piece has the performer
Contemporary snare drum solo focusing on gradual roll and double bounce rudiments with a healthy bunch to flams and single sevens. Great contest piece!
Four Reflections for Marimba was composed with the idea that the movements could be played as a group or individually. All four can be played on a 4.3 octave marimba and each is approximately two