Meredith Music Percussion

Arranged for xylophone solo(s) and band, this exciting feature spotlights one or more keyboard percussionists in front of the band.

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...

Twenty one technically and musically challenging solos for three, four and five drums. Suggestions on interpretation, stick selection and choice of drums are provided by the composer.

For Snare Drum, Timpani, Keyboard Percussion and Multiple Percussion A source book of original graduated reading studies for band/orchestra placement, grading, sight reading, regional/state auditions,...

For Snare Drum, Timpani, Keyboard Percussion and Multiple Percussion Volume two of the original Audition Etudes that includes a compact disc (CD) providing an interpretation of each etude. An outstand...

A supplementary text that provides excellent technical studies dealing with snare drum rolls and embellishments.

This text will help to prepare the student for the technical, reading and musical problems in music of all styles and periods from Rossini through Stockhausen.

The most comprehensive drum set text available. Written by world-renown performer and clinician Ed Soph, this book provides an intelligent and practical approach to drum set playing for performers at...

An exciting contest solo for the advanced snare drummer featuring the use of rudiments in concert style. A widely used competition solo.

Rhythm Reading for Drums provides a highly organized, systematic approach to reading and understanding rhythm for the beginning drummer/percussionist. Basic rhythm patterns including counting system a...

Rhythm Reading for Drums provides a highly organized, systematic approach to reading and understanding rhythm for the beginning drummer/percussionist. Basic rhythm patterns including counting system a...

Provides exercises that will assist the student in developing fundamental technical ability in the shortest possible time.

Mittelschwere Etüden und Übungen

Both solos (2, 3 and 4 drums) and duets contain a variety of standard and contemporary techniques including: artificial rhythmic groups, metric modulation, glissandi, four-note chords, meter changes,...

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 reper...

A unique three movement work for five timpani and electric piano. Its movements, Jazz, Reggae and Fusion are both fun and challenging.

This rhythmically driving solo with many meter changes requires the use of four drums. Dedicated to Saul Goodman, Scherzo captures the rhythmic excitement and drive of this master teacher.

Three contrasting and challenging movements that contain many contemporary compositional devices. This work, which requires advanced technical and musical proficiency, is ideal for university recital...

An exciting, musically challenging solo for concert, contest or recital. This 3-drum work helps to develop musicianship through its use of mixed meters, expressive dynamics, and tempo changes. Grade 4...

Six exciting works by Nexus percussionist Bill Cahn for unaccompanied timpani for the advanced performer. These pieces include a variety of styles influenced by music from Western Classical and Romant...

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 th...

Former timpanist of the Philadelphia Orchestra¦and Indiana University Professor of Music, Gerald Carlyss has provided a comprehensive performance analysis for the timpani parts of the Brahms and Tchai...

This driving, one movement sonata is an exciting work. It is technically demanding requiring control of wrist rotation, independence and pedaling.

This work is already becoming a 'standard' for recitals, juries and just for enjoyable playing. Trilogy is a beautiful work that is always well received

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.