For general music or percussion class, each of the six small ensemble pieces (trios & quartets) in this collection offers a fun, exciting way to expose your students to different world drumming styles.
From the Baroque era to the 20th century, these 18 trios are arranged in a wide variety of styles. Written to be played by any combination of three instruments, this versatile collection provides not only
This collection of 10 grade pieces explores the jazz idiom through original songs composed in the styles of the masters. Lots of fun to play, some pieces even include an optional improvised section.
This collection of 10 snare drum solos, each with their own unique style, are perfect for recitals and contests. Each piece will be interesting and challenging.
This solo collection is unique in that the grade of each title can be 1, 2, or 3 depending on the decided tempo. This challenges the player to increase tempo in order to improve technique.
Conjuring up the energy and mystery of the nighttime beach performers on the exotic islands of Thailand, this quartet is perfect for contest or recital performances.
This high-energy trio for nonpitched percussion features stick clicks, playing on rims, and motifs that emphasize the flamacue. It is cleverly conceived with a solid form. A terrific addition to your
This septet presents God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen in a medieval style, and We Three Kings of Orient Are in a jazz style reminiscent of Coltrane.
This collection of eight pieces for buckets (and shaker, pot lid, and large plastic bin) offers rhythm music spanning easy to medium-advanced levels. The variety in difficulty makes this a great collection
Each solo in this Grade 3-4 collection has its own unique style and will advance the student as a mallet player. A terrific addition to your curriculum!
This exciting and fun percussive tour de force is highly energetic and powerful throughout, and also includes opportunities to improvise. Three rhythmical levels of a 3 over 4 hemiola are developed
In this fun collection of 6 solos for the multiple percussionist, only common instruments are required. A perfect collection for students, as it contains a nice variety of grade levels that the students can
Dedicated to legend, Roy Burns, this grade 2 to 3 collection of original snare drum solos offers players an opportunity to perform musical styles such as jazz, Latin, march and classical playing, as well as
This exciting piece is a great way to begin a concert, or featured at contests! Each performer is given the opportunity to shine!
Selected from the lute and guitar literature by masters from the Elizabethan, Renaissance, Classical and Romantic periods, these 10 grade 3 to 5 transcriptions are perfect for the 4-mallet marimbist and
A collection of eight grade 3-5 solos for the percussionist looking for challenging, interesting and fun things to play!
Following up the popular First Year FlexDuets collection, these exceptional flexible instrumentation duet books feature ten Grade 2-3 selections that can be played by virtually any combination of
This octet for common instruments features a serene, enchanted, harmonized Spanish melody in a beguine style. Rhythms are limited to quarter, eighth, sixteenth and simple syncopations. Players and audiences
This high energy, fun samba is full of exciting rhythmic drive. Written for 10 players, accessible and powerful mallet parts, special effects and plenty of room for improvisation, makes this a winner!
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
This piece challenges students to sound as one, creating a unique experience for the audience. Calling for only 4 players, each using one tom, the piece portrays just what the title suggests, existence and
This percussion trio functions much like a jazz trio. The tune is played with variations, followed by a section for improvisation, and then finishes with the tune again to bring it to a happy ending.