The goal of this book is to acquaint medium level players with various beats, solo suggestions and techniques which will enable them to excel in the jazz ensemble in a solo and chart-reading capacity. Rock

Pull out all the stops with P.I. Tchaikovsky's festive classic! This very accessible arrangement with a grand finale is a great concert closer!  

Designed for recital and contest performance as single selections, these challenging solos demand careful attention to articulations and dynamics for best results. Recommended sticking indications are

This grade 6 solo highlights many contemporary rudimentary techniques, including a technique called pyramid backsticking made famous by the Blue Devils Drum Corps.

Allegro Fantastica is a very nice concert piece for percussionists at the medium-easy level.  The piece is scored for four players on standard concert instruments. 

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.

The difficulty of this marching groove powerhouse stems from the use of hemiola throughout the piece and occasional mixed meter. The snare, timpani and tom parts are great for showcasing more advanced