Percussion Music

SIMPLE SOLOS FOR SNARE DRUM (K)- (B-I) 10 pieces in classical, rudimental, funk-rock, Latin, and jazz styles. Suitable for contest, recital, and lessons. Grade-appropriate rhythms and rudiments.

FOUR PORTRAITS OF JIM (P)- (A)- Eight-minute solo in four movements: rudimental, jazz, Latin, contemporary. Uses sticks, brushes, mallets, and fingers. Perfect for college recitals. Dedicated to Jim Petercsak.

RHYTHMICITY (K)- (B-I)- 10 snare drum solos grades 1-3 suitable for contest recitals and auditions. Teaches many techniques in varied styles and time signatures.

CONTROL FREAK (P)- (A)- Very challenging solo dedicated to the great Roy Burns. Requires advanced orchestral and rudimental technique. High school/college level for audition/recital.

EAST MEETS WEST (K)- (A)- A mixed-meter solo in a quick tempo. Requires good dynamic control. High school/college level.

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, and 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.

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.

STUDIO DUOS FOR DRUMS (K)- (I-A)- Eight duets for a developing student and an accomplished player (such as the instructor). In jazz, rock, Latin, and funk styles. Inspires the student to eventually learn the more challenging part.

RHYTHMICITY (K)- (B-I)- 10 drumset solos grades 1-3 suitable for contest recitals and auditions. Teaches many techniques in varied styles (rock, funk, Latin, and jazz) for a four-piece kit.

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. Fun and crowd-pleasing.

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. Newly revised including added sections on Latin beats, tuning the drums, chart-reading, and fill set-ups.

TODAY'S SOUNDS FOR DRUMSET VOL. 2 (K)- (I-A)- 70 beats in swing, funk, hip-hop, and 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.

ROCK DUO (K)- (I-A)- Drumset duet in a funky groove.

Drumset book collaborations with Roy Burns (all from Kendor Music):

1. SOLO SECRETS OF THE LEFT HAND AND BASS DRUM

Techniques of Roy and Buddy Rich explained. Includes DVD of Roy's last drumset clinic. Opens up the entire left side of the kit to the drum set player.

2. CREATIVE DRUMSET WORKBOOK

Shows players how to create interesting drumset solos from written-out snare drum music. 12 snare drum solos, 18 drumset solos, plus warm-up studies.

3. RELAXED HAND TECHNIQUE

The most complete instructive book you will see to help you develop your optimal technique with speed, power, finesse, and total relaxation. Includes an explanation and studies for Moeller Technique. A dynamic CD is included featuring Roy playing four exciting drum set solos.

RHYTHMICITY (K)- (B-I)- 10 timpani solos grades 1-3 suitable for contest recitals and auditions. Teaches many techniques in varied styles (rock, funk, Latin, and jazz). Seven solos for two drums and three solos for three drums. Mallet and sticking suggestions included.

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 (P)- (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 (P)- (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, and contest.

THREE SETTINGS FOR TIMPANI (S4)- (A)- Four drum solo in three contrasting movements; great for recital, contest, and jury.

MELODIC MALLETS (10 Classical and Traditional Tunes) (K)- (B-I) Playable with two mallets on either bells, xylophone, vibes, or marimba. Mallet suggestions, roll indications, and stickings are included. For contests, recital or lessons.

RHYTHMICITY (K)- (B-I)- 10 mallet solos grades 1-3 suitable for contest recitals and auditions. Teaches many techniques in varied styles (rock, funk, Latin, and jazz). Playable on bells, xylophone, vibes, or marimba. Includes roll and mallet suggestions.

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, and 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, vibes, 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, and 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.

APPALACHIAN FIDDLE TUNES (P)- (I)- Three rollicking reels for the four-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.

CONTEST DUETS FOR INTERMEDIATE MALLET PLAYERS (K)- Ten original two-mallet duets in jazz, rock, Latin, march, classical, etc. styles. Perfect for recital, pedagogy and LOTS of fun! Playable on bells, xylo., vibes, or marimba.

CLASSICS FOR TWO (K)- (I) Eight grade 3 and 4 mallet duos transcribed from the music of Bach, Beethoven, Grieg, Tschaikovsky, Joplin, Mazas, etc. Playable on bells, xylo., vibes, or marimba. Recital or contest-worthy or just for sight-reading fun.

THE ENTERTAINER (K)- (I)- Grade 3 ensemble arrangement of a Scott Joplin classic for three mallet players with optional small drumset part added.

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, vibes, 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, and 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, and marimba (low A); impressions of Peru, Argentina, and Brazil.

HILLBILLY HEAVEN (K)- (I+) Percussion octet for common instruments. A country-swing crowd-pleaser simulating a kickin' bluegrass band. Half-time rock section allows for some improvisation.

SHOP CLASS (K)- (I) Large percussion ensemble (9 to 11 players) for common instruments. This impressionistic work celebrates the sights and sounds of tools and machinery in a shop/tech ed. class.

NIGHT ON BALD MOUNTAIN (K)- (I)- Grade 4 sextet arrangement of Modest Mussorgsky's classic featuring all of its excitement, mystery, and ferocity. Three mallet instruments, three timpani, snare drum, bass drum/cymbals, and accessories.

LIGHT CAVALRY OVERTURE (K)- (I)- Grade 4 arrangement of Franz von Suppe's famous work for percussion septet. Starts in a minor key 4/4 and finishes in a galloping major 6/8. Four mallet instruments, four timpani, snare drum, bass drum/cymbals, and accessories.

A CAP GUN WESTERN (K)- (I)- Entertaining grade 3 sextet for common instruments and bubble wrap (cap pistol sound). A salute to the Wild West!

HAND-WRITING (K)- (I)- Grade 3 African-influenced exciting percussion ensemble scored for two djembes, djabarra, gangokui, shekere, and agogo bells. Common percussion instruments are suggested as substitutes, if necessary.

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 using two mallets, two timpani, and common instruments.

BE ROCKIN' BY SEVEN (CA)- (I)- Septet in a funky rock style. Two mallets, three timpani, and common instruments.

THE BLUE PARROT (P)- (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.

CONTEST ENSEMBLES FOR YOUNG PERCUSSIONISTS (K)- (B)- 10 quintets; varied styles. Two timpani and 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 and 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 and two mallets; from Bizet's opera.

GIVE MY REGARDS TO BROADWAY (K)- (I)- Two mallets and common instruments; Cohan's classic.

HELPING HANDS (K)- (I)- Latin-rock septet featuring a drumset soloist supported by bells (vibes), xylophone (marimba), three timpani, conga, and accessories.

J.P. QUARTET (CA)- (A)- Three movements, contemporary writing; four timpani and lots of common instruments.

KIT AND KABOODLE (P)- (A)- Drumset soloist with percussion quartet. Funk-rock and Latin. Extended solo space.

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.

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.

MULTIPLICITIES (K)- (I-A)- 10 grades 3-5 multiple percussion solos for contest, recital, audition, or pedagogy for the "complete" percussionist. For common percussion instruments, bottles, and cans.

CONTEST SOLOS FOR THE YOUNG PERCUSIONIST (K)- (B)- Six snare drum, six mallet, and six two-timpani solos at grades 1 and 2 all in one collection! Perfect for the all-around developing player seeking contest or recital material.

LEGENDS OF PERCUSSION (K)- (I-A)- solo and duet editions in styles of great 20th century percussionists; varied styles.

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.

BODY JAMS (K)- (B-I) A creative approach for general music or instrumental class. Features six (gr. 1-3) body percussion ensembles adaptable for percussion, junkyard or household instruments. Plus descriptions of various styles of music and their innovators.

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.

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)- PAS prize-winning composition. Tour de force for soloist. College-level recital piece.

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.

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.