WARM-UP STUDIES FOR PERCUSSIONISTS (K)- (B-A)- Technique-developing exercises for snare drum, timpani, mallets, and hand-drumming. Will help any player at any level.
CONTEST SOLOS FOR THE YOUNG SNARE DRUMMER (K)- (B)- 12 easy solos.
MORE CONTEST SOLOS FOR THE YOUNG SNARE DRUMMER (K)- (B)- 14 easy solos.
CONTEST SOLOS FOR THE INTERMEDIATE SNARE DRUMMER (K)- 10 solos of medium difficulty.
MORE CONTEST SOLOS FOR THE INTERMEDIATE SNARE DRUMMER (K)- 10 pieces in a variety of styles.
CONTEST SOLOS FOR THE ADVANCED SNARE DRUMMER (K)- Eight challenging pieces in classical and rudimental styles. Fine recital, jury, contest material.
CONTEST DUETS FOR YOUNG SNARE DRUMMERS (K)- (B)- 10 easy duets.
MORE CONTEST DUETS FOR YOUNG SNARE DRUMMERS (K)- (B)- 10 easy duets in a variety of styles.
CONTEST DUETS FOR INTERMEDIATE SNARE DRUMMERS (K)- 10 duets in a variety of popular styles.
MORE CONTEST DUETS FOR INTERMEDIATE SNARE DRUMMERS (K)- 10 duets for contest, concert or pedagogy.
SNARE DRUM DUETS FOR INTERMEDIATE PLAYERS (SM)- 12 duets.
SOLOS IN STYLE (K)- 12 intermediate solos.
CONTEMPORARY COLLECTION FOR SNARE DRUM (MP-S4M)- (A)- Written in collaboration with James Petercsak. Seven solos, seven duets, all challenging.
PALS (CA)- (I)- Rudimental snare drum duet.
THE DRAG STRIP (K)- (A)- Level six rudimental solo displaying musicianship and technique.
21 GROOVE STREET (K)- (A)- Challenging rudimental solo.
SNARE DRUM SOLO NO. 1 (CV)- (A)- Difficult piece for recital or contest.
STYLE SUITE FOR SOLO SNARE DRUM (CA)- (A)- In three movements: orchestral, rudimental and jazz.
SYNCOPATED MARCH (K)- (I)- Rudimental solo in cut-time.
SERGEANT YORK (K)- (I)- Solo in 6/8 time.
SUMMER VACATION (K)- (B)- Easy solo in 4/4 time.
WHO'S THERE? (K)- (B)- Easy solo in 2/4 time.
A STROKE OF GOOD FORTUNE (K)- (A)- Challenging rudimental solo w/snappy rhythms, accents, etc.
Drumset collections, solos and duets
CONTEST SOLOS FOR THE YOUNG DRUMSET PLAYER (K)- (B)- 10 easy solos.
MORE CONTEST SOLOS FOR THE YOUNG DRUMSET PLAYER (K)- (B)- 10 fun solos in a variety of styles.
CONTEST SOLOS FOR THE INTERMEDIATE DRUMSET PLAYER (K)- (I)- 10 solos in a variety of popular styles including rock, boogaloo-funk, hip-hop, jazz waltz, 5/4 jazz, mambo, samba, etc.
MORE CONTEST SOLOS FOR THE INTERMEDIATE DRUMSET PLAYER (K)- (I)- 10 solos in various styles. Teaches techniques, gives solo/fill ideas.
CONTEMPORARY DRUMSET SOLOS (K)- (I-A)- Eight solos in rock, jazz, Latin and rudimental styles.
CONTEST DUETS FOR INTERMEDIATE DRUMSET PLAYERS (K)- (I)- Four duets in rock, jazz, and Latin styles. Perfect for studio teaching and recital.
FANTASTIC FILLS FOR DRUMSET (K)- (B-A)- 30 lessons (300 fills) in popular and jazz styles.
THE FUSION DRUMMER (A)- (I)- 52 hip beats for the jazz-rock drumset player.
TODAY'S SOUNDS FOR DRUMSET VOL. 1 (K)- (B-A)- 26 lessons in rock, jazz, Latin beats and creating solos; student plays beats from the start.
TODAY'S SOUNDS FOR DRUMSET VOL. 2 (K)- (I-A)- 70 beats in swing, funk, hip-hop, Latin styles; eight challenging recital-length solos in these styles (some include improvisation).
AIN'T IT RICH (K)- (A)- Solo in the style of the great Buddy Rich.
HOMAGE TO A BE-BOP DRUMMER (P)- (I-A)- Solo reminiscent of the playing of Max Roach and Philly Joe Jones.
JUST FOR THE FUNK OF IT (K)- (A)- Jazz-rock solo in a "Steve Gadd" style. Very popular solo.
PHILLY (K)- (A)- Be-bop solo a la the wonderful Philly Joe Jones.
SAMBA-LY (K)- (I-A)- Jazz-Latin solo.
REGGAE ROCK (K)- (A)- Challenging solo switching between a reggae to a rock feel.
SHUFFLIN' FEAT (K)- (A)- Solo in the rock-shuffle style of Little Feat's Richie Hayward.
ROCK DUO (K)- (I-A)- Drumset duet in a funky groove.
Timpani collections and solos
CONTEST SOLOS FOR THE YOUNG TIMPANIST (K)- (B)- 10 easy solos teaching rolling, muffling/damping, tuning, double-stops, etc.
MORE CONTEST SOLOS FOR THE YOUNG TIMPANIST (K)- (B)- 10 fun solos teaching techniques, styles, etc.
CONTEST SOLOS FOR THE INTERMEDIATE TIMPANIST (K)- (I)- 10 intermediate solos in varied styles and time signatures; some tuning changes.
MORE CONTEST SOLOS FOR THE INTERMEDIATE TIMPANIST (K)- (I)- 10 intermediate solos in varied styles and time signatures; some tuning changes.
HALL OF FAME TIMPANI SOLOS (K)- (I-A)- Inspired by baseball greats Hank Aaron, Ty Cobb, Joe DiMaggio, Willie Mays, Stan Musial, and Ted Williams. Six challenging four-drum solos; may be played individually or in a suite.
DER PAUKENMEISTER (K)- (A)- Three-movement solo perfect for recital, jury or contest.
FOUR VERSES FOR TIMPANI (CV)- (A)- Percussive Arts Society prize-winning composition! Four contrasting movements, four-pedal timpani. Extremely popular!
MARCH TRIUMPHANT (K)- (I)- Three drums, bravura statement. Good for high school or college freshman/sophomore recital.
SPECTRUM (S4)- (A)- Very challenging one-movement solo exploring the tonal possibilities of four-pedal timpani.
SUITE FOR TIMPANI (P)- (I)- Three-movements, four drums. Displays technique and musicality of the soloist; for recital, jury, contest.
THREE SETTINGS FOR TIMPANI (S4)- (A)- Four drum solo in three contrasting movements; great for recital, contest, jury.
Mallet collections
CONTEST SOLOS FOR THE YOUNG MALLET PLAYER (K)- (B)- 10 solos playable on any mallet instrument.
MORE CONTEST SOLOS FOR THE YOUNG MALLET PLAYER (K)- (B)- 10 entertaining pieces in varied styles; solos on many state contest lists.
CONTEST SOLOS FOR THE INTERMEDIATE MALLET PLAYER (K)- 10 solos in varied styles for any mallet instrument; fun and educational.
MORE CONTEST SOLOS FOR THE INTERMEDIATE MALLET PLAYER (K)- 10 solos in varied styles for any mallet instrument; fun and educational.
CONTEST SOLOS FOR THE ADVANCED MALLET PLAYER (K)- Six challenging four-mallet, 4.3 octave marimba solos (one playable on xylophone - two mallets). Perfect for high school or college recital, jury, contest.
FANTASTIC MALLETS (K)- (B-I)- Written in collaboration with Dr. James L. Moore. Beginning two-mallet tutor featuring 85 well-known melodies. Covers technique, theory, vibe and chime playing, the jazz style, etc. For individual or class instruction.
CONTEMPORARY MALLET DUETS (P)- (I-A)- Seven duets playable on marimba, vibe or xylophone; two-, three-, and four-mallet technique in 20th century styles.
ETUDES IN CONTEMPORARY STYLE (SM)- (I)- 12 solos in varied meters, modes, etc. All two-mallet.
MALLET MUSIC (CV)- (I-A)- 18 solos from the Renaissance, Elizabethan, Baroque and Classical periods by masters.
SIX ESTUDIOS FOR MARIMBA (P)- (A)- Four-mallet pieces inspired by 19th and early 20th century Spanish guitar works. Perfect for recitals, juries, contests. Many techniques employed. A standard in the marimba repertoire.
TWENTY BACH CHORALES (CV)- (I)- Four-mallet pieces playable on a four-octave marimba. Excellent for developing the legato roll and mallet independence.
PROGRESSIVE SOLOS FOR 3-4 MALLETS (K)- (I)- 19 musical solos from the Elizabethan through the Romantic Periods. Playable on four-octave marimba, vibes, and xylophone. Written in collaboration with Dr. James L. Moore.
Marimba solos
Five challenging individual solos from Marimba Productions (MP-S4M)- (A)- Four mallets, 4.3 octave marimba. Titles are:
ATHENIAN FOLK DANCE (MY BIG FAT GREEK MARIMBA)- Modal with meter changes.
BLUES MINIATURE- Jazz-inspired, closed and open voicings.
FIDDLESTICKS- Three fiddle tunes for the very advanced player.
IN A LATIN WAY- Jazz harmonies, quiet and reflective.
SIR LANCELOT- A la the Elizabethan Era, i.e., dance-like.
APPALACHIAN FIDDLE TUNES (P)- (I)- Three rollicking reels for the 4-mallet marimbist. Great recital piece.
BLUEGRASS GIRL (S4)- (A)- To Nancy Zeltsman. Five-octave marimba, three sections.
CASPER'S DANCE (K)- (A)- Four-mallet, four-octave marimba. To Gordon Stout. Virtuosic Halloween music!
ESTUDIOS No. 1-6 (P)- (A)- Individually available. Description as above.
SAMBA (CA)- (A)- To Leigh Stevens. Four-mallet, low-A marimba. Latin style, contemporary harmonies.
SCOTLAND (P)- (I)- Three movements: fast (marimba), slow (vibes or marimba), fast (marimba or xylophone). Bonnie banks and braes! Two and four mallets required.
STAR-STEPPING (CA)- (A+)- Extremely challenging five-octave marimba solo. College senior or graduate-level. Virtuosity required.
SUITE: THREE SONGS OF THE SOUTH (L)- (I)- Four-mallet, four-octave marimba (C-C); country waltz, hymn and rag. Entertaining.
THREE PIECES FOR MARIMBA (CV)- (A)- 20th century compositional techniques; four-mallet, low-A marimba.
TWO PIECES FOR MARIMBA SOLO (SM)- (I-A)- Lyric, tonal, modal. Four-mallet, low-C marimba.
Vibraphone solos
AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL (K)- (I-A)- Patriotic tune with jazz harmonies. Two choruses, four mallets.
BOP ON THE TOP (K)- (I)- Blues four-mallet solo in the styles of Thelonius Monk and Milt Jackson.
CONTEMPLATION (P)- (A)- Four mallets, contemporary jazz harmonies. Pedalling, damping marked.
TRANQUILITY (L)- (I)- Serene four-mallet piece. Jazz influenced. Pedalling marked.
WALTZ FOR A LADY (MP-S4M)- (I)- Four-mallet, jazz-inspired. Reflective and expressive. Recital, jury or contest on a high school-early college level.
Mallet ensembles
CONVERSATIONS (P)- (A)- For marimba-vibe duo. Each with four mallets. Contemporary and jazz harmonies.
DOUBLE CONCERTO IN D MINOR (P)- (A)- First movement of J.S. Bach's famous work for two soloists and two accompaniment. Marimba, vibe or xylophone and two accompanying marimbas.
FUGUE IN A MAJOR (P)- (A)- Bach trio. Players one and two - marimba, vibe or xylophone. Player three - low-A marimba.
HUNGARIAN DANCE NO. 5 (P)- (I)- Brahm's exciting work for quartet. Any combination of xylophone, vibes, marimba (bass marimba) on low part.
KENTUCKY ROSEWOOD (P)- (I)- Mallet trio (or quartet) in a bluegrass style. Needs one low-A marimba.
MAPLE LEAF RAG (P)- (A)- Scott Joplin's masterpiece for three mallets (one low-C or A marimba) and drumset. Charming!
NEW SHOES BLUES (P)- (I-A)- For vibe and marimba duo. 12-bar jazzy blues writing; both solo.
OCTAPHONICS (P)- (A)- Octet in stereo for two bells, two vibes, two xylophones and two marimbas. Contemporary writing.
QUARTET NO. 1, Op. 18 ( 1st Movement.) (P)- (A)- From Beethoven string quartet. Lyric music! Two marimbas needed; one low-A.
SOLDIER'S MARCH from Histoire du Soldat (H)- (A)- From Stravinsky's masterpiece; six mallets, one percussionist.
THREE SOUTH AMERICAN SKETCHES (MW/SM)- (I-A)- Quartet: bells, xylophone, vibes, marimba (low A); impressions of Peru, Argentina, and Brazil.
1812 OVERTURE (K)- (I)- Sextet using bells, vibes, marimba, snare drum, bass drum/cymbals, two timpani, and accessories. The 3/4 opening chorale and the allegro ending from Tchaikovsky's masterpiece.
AMERICAN PATROL (K)- (A)- Meacham's famous march for percussion sextet. two mallets, two timpani, common instruments.
BE ROCKIN' BY SEVEN (CA)- (I)- Septet in a funky rock style. Two mallets, three timpani and common instruments.
THE BLUE PARROT (K)- (I)- Bluesy, Afro-Cuban sextet using bells, vibes, marimba, drumset, bongos, conga and Latin accessories.
BLUE SAMBA (SM)- (I)- Percussion septet plus electric bass. Infectious Latin style. Two mallets plus common percussion.
CAN-CAN (K)- (I)- Offenbach's Parisian romp for sextet. Bells, vibes, marimba, timpani, drumset and accessories.
CHA-CHA FOR SEVEN (K)- (I)- No mallets. Drums, timpani and Latin accessories. Fun and entertaining.
CONTEST ENSEMBLES FOR YOUNG PERCUSSIONISTS (K)- (B)- 10 quintets; varied styles. Two timpani, common percussion instruments. Very educational. May be used by college percussion methods classes.
MORE CONTEST ENSEMBLES FOR YOUNG PERCUSSIONISTS (K)- (B)- 10 more original quintets in varied styles. Two timpani, common percussion instruments.
CONTEST ENSEMBLES FOR INTERMEDIATE PERCUSSIONISTS (K)- (I)- Eight pieces in varied styles. Quartets to a septet. Three timpani, drumset, two mallets and common percussion instruments. Also may be used by college percussion methods classes.
MORE CONTEST ENSEMBLES FOR INTERMEDIATE PERCUSSIONISTS (K)- (I)- Eight more pieces in varied styles. Quartets to a septet. Four timpani, common mallet instruments, drumset, conga, and accessories.
EARTHLINGS (CA)- (A)- Very challenging trio, in four movements. 20th century composition techniques.
EXCERPTS FROM CARMEN SUITE (K)- (A)- Four timpani, two mallets; from Bizet's opera.
GIVE MY REGARDS TO BROADWAY (K)- (I)- Two mallets, common instruments; Cohan's classic.
GOOD VIBRATIONS (K)- (I)- Classic by the Beach Boys arranged for common instruments including three mallet instruments, timpani and drumset.
HELPING HANDS (K)- (I)- Latin-rock septet featuring a drumset soloist supported by bells (vibes), xylophone (marimba), three timpani, conga and accessories.
HIT ME WITH YOUR BEST SHOT (K)- (I)- Pat Benatar's 70s rock classic for octet. Bells, vibes, xylophone, marimba, four timpani, drumset and accessories.
J.P. QUARTET (CA)- (A)- Three movements, contemporary writing; four timpani, lots of common instruments.
KIT AND KABOODLE (P)- (A)- Drumset soloist with percussion quartet. Funk-rock and Latin. Extended solo space.
KNOCK ON WOOD (K)- (I-A)- 60s soul classic with an infectious drumset beat. Three mallet instruments, congas, etc. For quintet.
MARCH OF THE TOYS (K)- (I)- From Herbert's masterpiece "Babes in Toyland"; septet; three timpani, four mallets, etc.
A MOMENT OF FUNK (K)- (I)- Styles of James Brown, Tower of Power, etc. in this infectious septet. Bells, xylophone, vibes, marimba, drumset, conga and tambourine.
PARADE OF THE WOODEN SOLDIERS (K)- (I)- Two mallets, common instruments; Christmas classic!
PARAGONS (CA)- (A)- For solo marimba and five percussion instruments. A recital challenge.
SHUFFALO (K)- (I)- Blues shuffle for trio; two mallets, four timpani, drumset, and conga.
SOUL FINGER (K)- (I)- Barkay's rock 'n roll classic. Bells, xylophone, vibes, marimba, optional electric bass, drumset and hand-clappers. Seven to nine players.
A STYLISH CHRISTMAS (K)- (I)- Level 3+ septet. Three mallets, four timpani, drumset, conga, and accessories. "Deck the Halls" and "We Wish You a Merry Christmas".
THREE MOVEMENTS for multi-percussionist and quartet (MP-S4M)- (A)- Tour de force for soloist. College-level recital piece.
TREPAK from the Nutcracker Suite (K)- (I-A)- Septet; two mallets, two timpani, etc. Tchaikovsky.
UKRAINIAN BELL CAROL (K)- (I)- Christmas favorite; "Carol of the Bells" for sextet; bells, chimes and accessories.
UNDERCURRENTS (CV)- (A)- Challenging quintet; contemporary rhythms; four timpani, three mallets, etc. For virtuosi.
WARRIOR DANCE (K)- (I)- Septet inspired by and in honor of Native Americans. Exciting fast sections and a slow, pointillistic, desert-like slow section. Bells, vibes, marimba, snare drum, bass drum, four timpani and accessories.
WHEN JOHNNY COMES MARCHING HOME (K)- (I)- sextet; two mallets, three timpani, etc.
WHOLE-TONE PIECE (CA)- (I-A)- Septet; four timpani, three mallets, etc. in three movements. Based on whole-tone scale.
THE WILLIAM TELL OVERTURE (K)- (I)- Sextet; two mallet, two timpani, etc. Rossini's masterpiece.
Percussion and ...
CONCERT DUET FOR FLUTE AND VIBRAPHONE (CA)- (A)- Contemporary in 4/4 time. Great for recital!
FIVE FOR TWO (CA)- (A)- Challenging duet for clarinetist and percussionist, four timpani, marimba, vibes, six tom-toms, metals, etc.
HORN-RIMS (CA)- (I-A)- Trio for horn soloist and two percussionists using vibes, bongos, snare drum, four timpani and four tom-toms. Perfect and different for recitals.
INTERPLAY FOR TRUMPET AND PERCUSSION (CV)- (A)- Challenging, exciting duo. Contemporary rhythms and varied timbres.
LUMINESCENCE for guitar and percussion (P)- (A)- Ethereal, bluesy sounds for a duo.
SEA BREEZE: duo for alto sax (or flute) and vibraphone (P)- (A)- Jazzy impressionistic writing. Nice recital work.
THREE MOVEMENTS for trombone and four timpani (P)-(A)- Brassy duo perfect for recital.
Body Percussion Ensembles
Body Percussion Ensembles - finger snaps, hand claps, tummy and thigh pats, foot taps, etc. All from Kendor Music.
BARN DANCE (I)- Quartet.
BE-BOPPIN' (I)- Quartet.
CAJUN COUNTRY (I)- Quartet.
THE CORPORAL'S GUARD (B)- Quartet.
DIGGITY-JIG (I)- Trio.
FLAMENCO (I)- Trio.
HIP-HOP CHOPS (I)- Trio.
HIP-HOP DELUXE (I)- Quartet.
HORSE RACE (I)- Trio.
A LATIN CONFECTION (I)- Quartet.
LOST IN THE SHUFFLE (I)- Quartet.
STAMPEDE! (I)- Trio.
SWING KINGS (I)- Trio.
THREE FOR THE ROAD (B)- Trio.
Additional Percussion
COMPATRIOTS (K)- (I)- Snare drum and two timpani duo in a military style.
LEGENDS OF PERCUSSION (K)- (I-A)- solo and duet editions in styles of great 20th century percussionists; varied styles.
MOUNTAIN MAN (K)- (A)- Kickin' multi-percussion. Solo for drumset, temple/granite blocks, and cowbell.
PHONE TAG (K)- (I)- Multiple percussion solo. Snare drum, tom-tom, triangle and suspended cymbal.
THREE FORMS (CA)- (A)- Mallet soloist on bells, vibes and marimba; four-six mallets employed. Very challenging.
THREE SCENES IN NATURE (CA)- (A)- Duo for virtuosic players in three movements. Calls for a variety of easily accessible, portable instruments.
TWO DANCES (MP-S4M)- (A)- Multiple percussion solo. Waltz and meter-changing gallop. Snare drum, tom-toms, bass drum and accessories. Virtuosic for the college or professional performer.
TWO IN A FUNK (MP-S4M)- (A)- Marimba duo in fast, perpetual motion-style. Jazz influences. Good concert opener or closer.
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