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Here are some of Our NEW 2011 Releases -

Four Portraits of Jim: Snare Drum Suite in 4 Mvts-Murray Houllif - $10.00
Dedicated to well known percussion educator Jim Petercsak, this work is a Grade 6  “tour de force” of styles  & sounds for solo snare drum written by Murray Houllif, a prolific composer of outstanding percussion music.  The 4 movements – “Paradiddle Jim” – “Jazzy Jim” – “Senor Jim” – Contemporary Jim” – exploit differing aspects of snare drum technique and sonorities.  In its entirety, this work is an excellent mature recital choice, or selected individual movements can be used  for contest or study.

2 Bits: Drumset  Solo  – Jeffrey Parthun, Sr.- $4.00
This  Grade 1-2 drumset solo introduces the player to common patterns that one needs for playing  drumset in an ensemble, be it a school jazz, pep, or concert band, or a garage band or praise band. All solos in this series include  a “mini lesson” page.

4 Bits: Drumset Solo – Jeffrey Parthun, Sr. - $4.00
This Grade 2 drumset solo will be enjoyable to play and helpful in developing the skills of the drumset player, including techniques for correct playing of the hi-hat cymbals.

6 Bits :Drumset Solo – Jeffrey Parthun, Sr. - $4.00
This Grade 3 drumset solo will aid the  player in developing a good triplet or “swing” feel as used in many contemporary hit  rock, jazz, and Latin tunes.  This solo, as all of the drumset  solos in the series,  is written for a standard 4 piece drumset (snare, bass, attached tom, floor tom, hi-hat pedal cymbals, and ride and/or crash cymbal).

Un poco Paco: Multiple Percussion Solo
– Jeffrey Parthun, Sr. - $4.00
This Grade 1-2 piece is a great introduction to the skills needed to play multiple percussion solos.  The “mini lesson” included describes how the one player should set up and execute the playing of the snare drum, tom-tom, suspended cymbal, and maraca, all with smooth movements.

Don Que: Snare Drum Solo – James L. Moore - $4.00
Don Que (originally published in The  Solo Snare Drummer Vol.1), is now available as a high quality single publication ideal for contest performance and study.  This Grade 4 solo features challenging interplay between 6/8 & 3/4 meters with interesting quasi-rudimental rhythmic development.

Rampy One: Snare Drum Solo –James L. Moore - $4.00
Rampy One is a solo of only moderate difficulty (Grade 2-3) that uses rhythmic material derived from a cadence used by the Ohio State University Marching Band percussion section.  An excellent short solo for the developing snare drummer.
 
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With Mallets for All!
Announcing: Outstanding NEW PUBLICATIONS for Mallet Percussion Players -

Duet Time for Mallets – edited by James L. Moore - $15.00 (Performance Set of 2 Books) 24 pp.
This collection of duets from a variety of musical periods is scored so that two players can play on one 4 octave or larger marimba, or any other combinations of mallet instruments such a marimba and a vibraphone, etc. or even with a concert pitch instrument such as flute or guitar . Mallet duet playing is rewarding and enjoyable, and great for developing sight reading skills. Teachers will also find these duets excellent for student/teacher instructional use.

Sonatina in C – Muzio Clementi – arr. Ruth Jeanne edit. James L. Moore $15.00 Score & Parts
This 3 movement work is one of the most popular and widely played piano pieces written, and it is now available in this fine arrangement as a marimba (or other mallet instrument) duet. Scored so that it can be played by both players on one 4 octave or larger marimba, you can experience mallet instrument duet playing at its very best!

Nora’s Nightmare – Jeffrey Parthun, Sr. - $5.00
Players who are developing their 4 mallet playing skills will find this Grade 3-4 solo both rewarding and instructive. The accompanying “mini lesson” will also be helpful, as the various 4 mallet grips and stroke techniques are explained. This solo could well be used as a contest, audition, or encore selection.

Carnival Crystals – Jeffrey Parthun, Sr. - $4.00
This is a Grade 1-2 mallet solo for preferably – Orchestra Bells! Or it can also be played effectively on other mallet instruments (marimba, xylophone, vibraphone). Basic concepts of mallet playing are well explained in the accompanying “mini lesson”.

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Our NEWEST Ensemble Releases –


Americana Suite for Drums & Mallets – arr. James L. Moore - $15.00 Score & Parts
(Dixie-Yankee Doodle-Soldier’s Joy-Oh Susannah-Stars & Stripes Forever)
A fine new arrangement for developing percussion sections/classes with scoring that can be effectively utilized by ensembles of varying sizes. Instrumentation includes- mallet instruments (any of your choosing), snare & bass drums, and accessory instruments (cymbals, tambourine, wood block).  Playable by large and small sections,  and even by as few as one  mallet player and a drumset player, the five movements in this suite are both fun to play and hear and equally valuable for training your developing percussion section..

Christmas Specials! -
 
Deck the Halls – arr. Aaron Turner -  $19.95 (score & parts)
This swinging arrangement of a Yuletide favorite will enhance any Holiday program.  Turner’s scoring of this well known tune is in a quasi-Calypso setting and offers instrumentation options with parts  for:  xylophone  or flute, marimba, vibraphone or steel drum, drum set, & bass marimba or electric bass.
 
Joy to the World – arr. Aaron Turner - $12.00 (score & parts)
Vibraphone or Flute Solo with Marimba Accompaniment (1, 2, 3, or 4 player performance options of the marimba part) – this classic carol by George F. Handel will enhance any Holiday presentation.
 
Away In a Manger – arr. Aaron Turner - $10.00 (score & parts)
A Duet for Vibraphone or Flute and Marimba – this beautiful setting will be a highly effective part of any Holiday performance.