Kendor Music

Written at the grade 4 level to capture the spirit and energy of typical percussionists. The bright tempo and changing meters may be a bit unsettling at first, but the music is accessible and players...

The difficulty of this marching groove powerhouse stems from the use of hemiola throughout the piece and occasional mixed meter. The snare, timpani and tom parts are great for showcasing more advanced...

Concerto for Timpani and Percussion Ensemble by John Beck is a large work for percussion ensemble and begins with a slow introduction that accels into a short ad-libbed cadenza. Following the cadenza...

This exciting and fun percussive tour de force is highly energetic and powerful throughout, and also includes opportunities to improvise. Three rhythmical levels of a 3-4 hemiola are developed through...

This vibrant showcase for solo drum set features an array of popular styles including Latin-funk, funk, Afro-Cuban, and fast samba. Naturally, there are numerous opportunities for the soloist to ad li...

This sequel features eight pieces for groups ranging in size from four to seven players. As in his first set for young percussionists, a good mix of styles including jazz, rock, Latin, funk, classical...

This set of 10 original quintets for grade 1-2+ percussionists is a follow-up and supplement to the popular 'Contest Ensembles For Young Percussionists.?÷ Various styles and standard instrumentation w...

These 8 pieces for grade 3-4 percussion ensembles (4-7 players) will delight players and audiences alike. They are perfect for recital, contest, or pedagogy. Only common percussion instruments are cal...

This book includes 6 percussion trios that are perfect for classroom music classes and instrumental groups. Each piece is engaging, and employ styles that are familiar and motivating to students. Perf...

For general music or percussion class, each of the six small ensemble pieces (trios & quartets) in this collection offers a fun, exciting way to expose your students to different world drumming styles...

This grade 3-4 collection contains 10 snare drum solos that reinforce rudiments and other fundamentals in styles from around the world. Perfect for contest, recital and festivals, each solo includes p...

Ten original solos in classical, march, Latin, Cajun funk, contemporary, bebop and hip-hop styles feature a wide range of performance techniques.

Grade 3-4+ Features Snare Drum Solo (Unaccompanied). Following the highly successful format of his other collections for student percussionists, this addition to the series features 10 originals in a...

Featuring the rudiments, flourishes and march tempo of Revolution-era military music, this was written to commemorate America's Bicentennial celebration in 1976.

Grade 4 Features Snare Drum Solo (Unaccompanied)

Grade 6 Features Snare Drum Solo (Unaccompanied)

Grade 1-2 Features Snare Drum Solo (Unaccompanied)

A collection of 8 grade 3-5 solos for the percussionist looking for challenging, interesting and fun solos.

The eight solos contained in this grade 3-5 collection are suitable for any performing venue including pedagogy. They explore many of the technical and tonal possibilities of the snare drum, and call...

This collection of 10 snare drum solos, each with their own unique style, are perfect for recitals and contests. Each piece will be interesting and challenging.

This collection of progressive pieces for contest, recital, audition, and private or group instruction features 10 spirited originals in a variety of styles.

Filled with loads of playable fun, this collection of 10 pieces employs grade-appropriate rhythms and rudiments throughout. A variety of dynamics, repeat symbols, and sticking techniques are included...

Dedicated to legend, Roy Burns, this grade 2-3 collection of original snare drum solos offers players an opportunity to perform musical styles such as jazz, Latin, march and classical playing, as well...

Grade 3-4 Features Snare Drum Solo (Unaccompanied). Intermediate players are provided with a musically rewarding experience throughout these ten solos. The hand-to-hand style will establish skills pla...

Grade 5 Features Snare Drum Solo (Unaccompanied)