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First published by Kendor in 1961, this perennial concert favorite casts young percussionists in a variety of solo, duo, trio and tutti roles to develop their ensemble and part-independence skills. Th...

This rollicking favorite in 6/8 time will be popular wherever and whenever it's played. Modest technical demands account for the grade 3 rating, and the piece features good dynamic contrast and melodi...

Six players using common percussion instruments support the intermediate level drum set soloist throughout this Latin Rock piece. Ad-lib or as is solo space is provided for the soloist as well as for...

Instrumentation: Timpani; Snare Drum; Bass Drum; Tom-Toms; Triangle; Wood Block; Tambourine/Finger Cymbals Grade 3 percussionists will love playing this rhythmic ensemble piece. Each player is feature...

Instrumentation: Timpani; Snare Drum; Bass Drum; Tom-Toms; Triangle; Wood Block; Tambourine/Finger Cymbals Grade 3 percussionists will love playing this rhythmic ensemble piece. Each player is feature...

This descriptive grade 3 piece chronicles the range of emotions encountered by the early explorers of western America. Using a variety of textures and colors, Spears creates an exciting work for perfo...

This descriptive grade 3 piece chronicles the range of emotions encountered by the early explorers of western America. Using a variety of textures and colors, Spears creates an exciting work for perfo...

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...

Percussion ensemble will love the programmatic nature of this deftly written piece for common percussion instruments. This tribute to Native American warriors of years gone by features incisive rhythm...

Percussion ensemble will love the programmatic nature of this deftly written piece for common percussion instruments. This tribute to Native American warriors of years gone by features incisive rhythm...

An engaging original composition for Percussion Octet.

The music begins with the gathering of the tribe for a festive celebration. It continues with the children at play, a mother softly singing a lullaby to her baby, and concludes with a spectacular fest...

The music begins with the gathering of the tribe for a festive celebration. It continues with the children at play, a mother softly singing a lullaby to her baby, and concludes with a spectacular fest...

This country-swing crowd pleaser simulates a kickin' bluegrass band from start to finish! In the half-time rock section at m. 65, ad lib solo ‘riffs' by woodblocks, tambourine, and guiro (or was...

This country-swing crowd pleaser simulates a kickin' bluegrass band from start to finish! In the half-time rock section at m. 65, ad lib solo ‘riffs' by woodblocks, tambourine, and guiro (or was...

With recurring thematic elements, repetitive rhythmic patterns, and expansive chords in the keyboard parts, this contest and recital standard finishes strong. Dramatic syncopations create a feeling of...

With recurring thematic elements, repetitive rhythmic patterns, and expansive chords in the keyboard parts, this contest and recital standard finishes strong. Dramatic syncopations create a feeling of...

A carnival of sounds, moods, textures, and colors greet the ears of performers and audiences alike in this rhythmically invigorating grade 4+ overture. All eight players serve as multiple percussionis...

A carnival of sounds, moods, textures, and colors greet the ears of performers and audiences alike in this rhythmically invigorating grade 4+ overture. All eight players serve as multiple percussionis...

Exploding with melodic and rhythmic energy, this riveting original features several unexpected twists and turns as it travels through a series of meter and color changes. This is multi-percussion writ...

Exploding with melodic and rhythmic energy, this riveting original features several unexpected twists and turns as it travels through a series of meter and color changes. This is multi-percussion writ...

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 collection of 10 grade 1-2+ pieces for 4-5 players will improve the ensemble skills of developing percussionists. Each introduces a different genre of music that is accessible to new musicians.

This collection of 10 grade 1-2+ pieces for 4-5 players will improve the ensemble skills of developing percussionists. Each introduces a different genre of music that is accessible to new musicians.