Percussion

These 4 pieces, Waltz, Sad Song, Rain, and Shake It Out, offer this often-neglected percussion group musically satisfying and fun-to-play pieces. The techniques required are rudimentary, and the instruments are usually available to the beginning band director. The pieces are written from the unique percussionist's prospective, where students are expected to: * Count multiple bars rest * Play numerous repeated measures * Play a muber of different instruments on the same part * Count measures while switching mallets and instruments. All parts can be doubled for larger groups.

This familiar Oriental folk melody is arranged here as a percussion feature with band. The pentatonic melody is passed around through all the sections of the band and there are optional vocal parts for an added unique effect. The flexible percussion feature section allows you to customize the arrangement and add as many instruments as you like.

A unique collection of limericks for and about drums and drummers by one of America's most creative composer/percussionists-Warren Benson. If you're a drummer or like the drums, this book is a must have!

A unique text providing information on the background, selection and fundamental performance techniques for 17 accessory instruments including wood block, claves, antique cymbals. temple blocks, cabasa, castanets and more. It also provides skill development exercises that cover the essential techniques for each instrument and, includes a list of selected literature from the band and orchestra repertoire. Each musical exercise includes a description of the technique being taught as well as a clear, instructional diagram.

This unique text provides information on the history, selection and fundamental performance techniques for both tambourine and triangle. It also provides skill development exercises and duets that cover all essential techniques for both instruments and, includes a list of selected literature from the band and orchestra repertoire.

A source book of original graduated reading studies for band/orchestra placement, grading, sight reading, regional/state auditions, teacher training classes and supplementary lesson material. Contains a wide variety of meters, keys, dynamics, tempi and rhythms. An evaluation chart for each instrument is included.

Winner of the 1998 PAS Composition Contest, this nine minute work for percussion quintet is sure to become a standard piece in the serious percussion repertoire. Lynn Glassock, highly acclaimed composer of percussion ensembles, has written a sophisticated and enjoyable major work in his latest composition Between The Lines.

An exciting work for percussion soloist and band that features mature multiple percussion writing by world renowned composer Robert Jager. Optional duet version included.

An exciting work for percussion soloist and piano that features mature multiple percussion writing by world renowned composer Robert Jager.

These 20 graduated solos requiring from 2 to 12 instruments are ideal for recital or solo festival. The comprehensive introduction provides essential information for performing today's percussion solos.