This outstanding contest solo makes extensive use of dynamics applied to rudimental rhythmic figures. Appearing on state solo lists, Essay has become a standard work for snare drum.
DetailsPublisher: Hal LeonardPublication Date: 03/2000Credits: by...
The greatest “tunes” ever written for xylophone. Solo xylophone with 3 marimbas and piano accompaniment (can be played as a quartet or solo with piano). A virtuoso piece for the advanced performer.
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Five original solos with piano accompaniment by a multi-faceted composer/performer and historically significant mallet soloist. This set includes program notes and a composer biography. These five pieces – Mallets Ala Zurke • Rag Doll Rag...
These arrangements by Musser were for his 100-piece marimba orchestra comprised of 50 young men and 50 young women between the ages of 17 and 25. Performances with the orchestra took place in 1935 in Paris, Brussels and New York's famed Carnegie...
Internationally acclaimed by today's leading teachers, Primary Handbook for Mallets (xylophone, marimba, vibes, and bells) is designed for the beginner of any age. This method provides a complete introduction to mallet playing for private lessons or...
A comprehensive and musical beginning method that includes rudiments, reading, duets, repetition exercises, multiple drum studies and composition assignments.
DetailsPublisher: Hal LeonardPublication Date: 03/2000Credits: by Garwood WhaleyMedium:...
A unique collection of early 20th century rags arranged for xylophone solo with piano accompaniment. The solos range from easy to difficult and include chord symbols for improvisation.
DetailsPublisher: Hal LeonardPublication Date: 03/2000Credits:...
A collection of fifteen advanced musical duets for performance during recitals, examinations, “chamber music” portions of band and orchestra concerts, solo and ensemble festivals or simply as a means of developing musicianship and...
Written specifically for young students with basic percussion training, Rondo uses standard percussion instruments found in most schools. Composed by one of today's leading percussion educators and award-winning percussionists, it is sure to become...
A collection of musically challenging solos and duets. Solos include idiomatic techniques that explore a variety of sound possibilities on snare drum and multiple drums for the intermediate to advanced performer.
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A masterpiece for the advanced student or professional timpanist. Cirone's knowledge of timpani combined with his compositional expertise make this a “must play” work for the serious-performer's repertoire. Dedicated to the legendary...
Principal Percussionist of the San Francisco Symphony, Chairman of Percussion Studies at the San Francisco Conservatory and faculty member at the Colburn School of Music in Los Angeles, Jack Van Geem has provided a comprehensive performance analysis...
Carlyss has provided a comprehensive performance analysis for the timpani parts of Beethoven's nine symphonies. His easy-to-understand explanations are based on countless performances under many of the world's finest conductors. Includes complete...
With an insightful foreword by Anthony J. Cirone, this incredible analysis of the timpani part to Beethoven's Symphony No. 5 provides valuable information on interpreting all Beethoven's symphonies. After 16 years as timpanist with the San Francisco...
