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Alborada del Gracioso
Alborada del Gracioso
For Percussion Ensemble
by Maurice Ravel, arr. James Ancona
Level: Advanced
Personnel: 9 players
Our price: $45.00

Description:

This percussion ensemble arrangement of Alborada del Gracioso recreates the colorful and vibrant work of Ravel's original. Originally written in 2001 and premiered by the Santa Clara Vanguard percussion ensemble, this arrangement will challenge performers and engage audiences with its accessible Spanish flair.

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Devil's Dance
Devil's Dance
from "Histoire du Soldat"
by Igor Stravinsky, arr. James Ancona
Level: Advanced
Personnel: 8 players
Our price: $31.00

Description:

The Devil's Dance is a short animated movement from Stravinsky's famous theatrical work Histoire du Soldat. Originally written by Stravinsky for a small instrumental theater ensemble of two woodwinds, two brass, two strings, and one solo percussionist, Ancona has preserved the original intent of this piece in a concert percussion setting of eight players.

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Farfenmarch
Farfenmarch
Solo for Timpani
by Kirk J. Gay
Level: Medium
Our price: $14.00

Description:

Based on themes from Mahler's 7th Symphony, Farfenmarch is an enjoyable solo for four timpani. Various sections contrast from march style to adagio, and make full utilization of all four drums. Glissandi effects are used occasionally as well as a few areas of minor pedaling. Farfenmarch is currently on the Group 1 solo list for the Florida Bandmasters Association and will...

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Katraterra
Katraterra
for Percussion Ensemble
by Jim Casella
Level: Advanced
Personnel: 9 players
Our price: $45.00

Description:

Written for nine players, Katraterra is a concert piece which uses a variety of textures, instruments, and techniques to create a driving and intense feel. The 5/8 time signature dominates the groove and weaves in and out of other time signatures, but is intended to happen smoothly without obvious perception to when these changes occur. With driving solo statements, complex...

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Let It Rip (DVD)
Let It Rip (DVD)
9 Solos for Snare Drum Ranging from Beginning to Advanced.
by Danny Raymond
Level: Easy to Difficult
Our price: $19.95

Description:

Tapspace teams up with champion snare drummer Danny Raymond to bring you a complete DVD package of solos for snare drum that will educate and challenge ANY level of player. From complete beginner to veritable Zen mastery, Danny progresses through a multitude of skills with nine different pieces including detailed transcriptions, suggested warm-ups, program notes, and more.

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Lonely City Suite
Lonely City Suite
for Solo Snare Drum
by Jason Baker
Level: Advanced
Our price: $14.00

Description:

Written in three movements, Lonely City Suite is an outstanding solo for concert snare drum. It requires a virtuosic approach to the instrument and demands a high level of technical proficiency towards extreme dynamics and touch.

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Mercury (from "The Planets")
Mercury (from "The Planets")
for Percussion Ensemble
by Gustav Holst, arr. James Ancona
Level: Medium
Personnel: 10 players
Our price: $35.00

Description:

James Ancona's arrangement of Mercury from Holst's masterpiece "The Planets" re-creates the playful and rhythmic character of the original orchestration in the percussion ensemble setting. Fun for performers and accessible to audiences.

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Mr. Adamson's Monkey (downloadable)
Mr. Adamson's Monkey (downloadable)
A 60-Second Warmup for Professionals
by Chip Webster
Level: Difficult
Our price: $5.99

Description:

This was the 60-second warm-up of the 1999 world-champion Santa Clara Vanguard drumline. Much more than just another "ram" warm-up, this piece explores rhythms that twist-and-turn in every measure. With extreme details in dynamics, phrasing, and various sound colors, "Mr. Adamson's Monkey" is sure to challenge you to a new way of listening to drumline battery music!

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Overture for Timpani
Overture for Timpani
for Solo Timpani
by Kirk J. Gay
Level: Medium
Our price: $14.00

Description:

Written for five drums in "overture" form, Overture for Timpani is an exciting recital piece to showcase the technique and musicianship of the timpanist. With a dramatic and lyrical opening, the overture bursts into its main "allegro" theme which leads to melodic, energetic, and technical phrases requiring various pedalings and cross-over stickings. Overture for Timpani is...

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Parking Lot Etudes
Parking Lot Etudes
Psychogenic Discourse for the Flam-Drag Fighter Pilot
by Murray Gusseck
Level: Difficult
Our price: $19.00

Description:

A collection of popular pieces by Murray Gusseck, this book contains some of the most unique drumline cadences and 60 second warm-ups ever written for the Santa Clara Vanguard including "Martian Mambo," "Poof!, "Fat Mama Dancin'," "Electric Wheelchair," and "It's in 4."

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