Snare Drum Books
Written by today’s most prominent educators and performers including present or former members of the San Francisco Symphony, Rochester Philharmonic, United States Navy Band, United States Army Band, Chicago Symphony, United States Military Academy Band’s “Hellcats,” and the Lexington Philharmonic, this collection contains books on instruction, technique, interpretation, rudimental and contemporary solo collections and individual solos for students, teachers and performers from beginning to professional levels.
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Rudimental Solos For Accomplished Drummers
$12.95
Challenging, demanding, musical and fun! This collection of 19 snare drum solos by world-renowned virtuoso John Pratt, author of the legendary 14 Modern Contest Solos, will set a new standard for rudimental snare drum soloing. Includes performance notes from Pratt, plus a foreword by Robin Engelman.
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Recital Duets For Snare Drum
$24.95
A collection of fifteen advanced musical duets for performance during recitals, examinations, “chamber music” portions of band and orchestra concerts, solo and ensemble festivals or simply as a means of developing musicianship and ensemble skills.
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Recital Solos for Snare Drum
$9.95
Thirty musically challenging solos for concert or adjudication.
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The Favorite Rudimental Solos of Campbell, Cuccia, and Pratt
$14.95
A unique collection of snare drum solos by three of today’s most outstanding rudimental composers. Each composer selected his favorite solos from their highly acclaimed publications by Meredith Music. These “rudimental gems” are fun to play and are sure to add spice to the life of any drummer or aficionado.
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Etude in 32nd's
$8.95
An exciting contest solo for the advanced snare drummer featuring the use of rudiments in concert style. A widely used competition solo.
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Essay for Snare Drum
$8.95
This outstanding contest solo makes extensive use of dynamics applied to rudimental rhythmic figures. Appearing on state solo lists, Essay has become a standard work for snare drum.
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Concert Solos for the Intermediate Snare Drummer
$14.95
A collection of musically challenging yet practical solos for the mature beginner through intermediate levels.
Book Title:
The Beat of a Different Drummer
$12.95
This fantastic new addition to the rudimental literature for snare drum offers traditional-style rudimental solos presented in not-so traditional ways.
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American Suite For Unaccompanied Snare Drum
$12.95
The first place winner of the 1989 PAS Composition Contest, this five-movement work is of international contest/recital quality.
