Collage
$32.00 

Matthew A. Wuolle        Sound samples:  1    2    3
Duo for multi-percussionist and computer/tape soundtrack.  A technically and physically challenging journey through the worlds of polyrhythmic structures, asymetric phrases, repetition, noise, melody. . . .  The percussion performer interacts with high-energy recordings of spontaneous performances by the composer as well as computer-driven melodic phrases.  Large multi-percussion set-up, including in addition to a variety of toms, bongos, timbales and cymbals, 3 sawblades and a frying pan!  Recording included - duration ca. 12'.  college/professional.   

"The publication 'goes the extra mile' in providing the soloist with every possible aid, from the clearly written and detailed performance guidelines, to the legible score, which includes the tape part, comments and directions, and a performance tape as well as a practice version with the percussion part realized, making this an attractive package for a serious college percussionist." (Percussive Notes)

Etude for TapeRecorder and Percussion
$17.95

William L. Cahn         
One of the first titles in the repertoire for percussion and recorded sound, this classic recital piece has been re-worked so as to be played with CD accompaniment. The piece is a duet between multi-percussionist and taped sound - in which the percussionist employs a variety of unique performance techniques utilizing a bow and various types of mallets. Instrumentation: orchestra bells, anvil, sus. cymbal, triangle, vibraphone and cowbells (4) - CD included. adv. high school/college.  [NEW Wide Format - 2005 Edition]

Garage Drummer                                 
$18.00

James Campbell        Sound sample   
First place winner in the 2005 PAS composition contest!  college/professional.

Mons Montis: A Great Rock                      
$18.00
Dajeong Choi        Sound sample 
Second place winner in the 2005 PAS composition contest!  college/professional.  

Nara
$11.50

William L. Cahn
Five movement suite, for solo percussion, inspired by a visit to the city of Nara in Japan.  Instrumentation: tom toms, timpani (1), bass drum, crotales, temple blocks, chimes (C & F#), cowbells ,triangles, tam tam, wind chimes and cellophane paper.  adv. high school/college.  [Recorded on The Solo Percussionist/The Music of William L. Cahn - CD 10339/NEXUS]

Partita: for Solo Unaccompanied Percussion
$15.00

William L. Cahn        Sound samples:  1    2    3
Three movement suite (Bourrée, Sarabande & Gigue), inspired by the Sonatas and Partitas for Solo Violin by J. S. Bach.  Instrumentation: timbales (4), four timpani, snare drum, sus. cymbals (2), triangle, bass drum w/ped. and wood block.  adv. high school/college.    [Recorded on The Solo Percussionist/The Music of William L. Cahn - CD 10339/NEXUS]    

"This is a publication that college percussion students should eagerly embrace.  It has everything they could want - music that explores some intriguing sound possibilities, uses interesting playing techniques, and provides opportunities for musical performance." (Percussive Notes)

Perplexus
$11.50

William L. Cahn
Theatrical interplay between three facets of music performance - the performer, the musical instruments used by the performer, and the sounds made on the instruments by the performer.  Instrumentation: tam tam, sus. cymbal, triangle, tenor drum, timpani (1), xylophone, chime (B) and cass. tape (included w/score).  college.

Sans Titre IV                               
$15.95

William Price       
A challenging work for solo timpani and percussion, this is the fourth installment in a series of works for solo instruments by composer Price. Exploring the timbral relationship between timpani and non-pitched percussion, this engaging piece oscillates between bombastic martial rhythms and lightly improvised passages. Instrumentation: timpani (4), bass drum, bongos, woodblock, splash, crash and China cymbals, bamboo or wood wind chimes and maracas.  college.

Set-Up Music         
$20.00       

Maurice Wright            
A challenging single movement work, quite whimsical at times, scored for solo percussionist and electronic sounds (CD included).  Composed for and premiered by Will Hudgins, the piece utilizes vibraphone, crotales, graduated drums (5) and graduated cymbals (5) - duration ca. 12'.  college/professional.  

Storm (The)
$11.50

Phillip J. Mikula
Accessible recital work in two movements for the intermediate - advanced level percussionist - this piece would add a unique aspect to any concert program!  Instrumentation: sus. cymbals (3), bongos (2), snare drum, tom toms (3), Jam blocks (2), bass drum, opera gongs (2), gong and optional tape accompaniment (nature sounds). adv. high school/college

Suite for Solo Percussion      
$35.00        

Maurice Wright
This work links Marimba Music (marimba & electronic sound)  and Set-Up Music (multi-percussion & electronic sound) with an interlude for electronic sound alone, into a "Suite" of three distinct movements.  The interlude is based on the overtones of a low drone, and is heard again with bowed vibraphone accompaniment in Set-Up Music (Mov't. III).  This "Suite" could fill a substantial portion of an advanced recital - setting whimsy and technical display against serene and contemplative moments!  For instrumentation see previous entry for Set-Up Music.  college/professional.  [Includes CD]

This Is No Sonata: for Solo Percussion
$11.00

Robert C. Constable        Sound sample
In this challenging work, the actual instrumentation and the placement of instruments is left up to the performer - within some general guidelines.  The work is to be performed on nine instruments - three each in three basic timbral groups: skin, wood and metal, and can be amplified for additional impact.  college/professional.  [Recorded on Premiers Plus One/McCormick Duo - CD RM01/HoneyRock]

Timbrangles
$15.00

Rich Holly  
Unique multi-percussion solo, player utilizes two percussion racks outfitted with an array of instruments situated behind a V-shaped assemblage of seven timpani.  Instrumentation: timpani (7), tam tams (2), brake drums (2), tom toms (2), temple blocks (2), Chinese cymbal & crash cymbal, lions roar or cuica and ratchet.  adv. high school/college.

Variations for Solo Percussion               
$15.95

William Price       
A poly-stylistic extravaganza, Variations is a work of medium difficulty for solo multiple percussion that combines and explores rock, jazz, latin, and classical styles in a traditional “theme and variations” construct. Combining contemporary performance technique with incessant grooves, the final jazz shuffle variation will undoubtedly bring the audience to their feet. Instrumentation includes: snare drum, bass drum w/pedal, toms (3), conga, bongos, woodblocks, hi-hat, splash, crash and ride cymbals and gong.   college. 

West Side Impressions
$11.50

John R. Beck
Scored for solo percussionist, this piece could be perceived as falling somewhere in the gap between "classical" multiple percussion solos and more drum-set oriented works.  Overall this is a subtly challenging work, that displays a number of musical references to the classical work referred to in it's title.  A unique addition to the multi-percussion recital repertoire.  adv. high school/college.

Mladen Tarbuk  
A major new contribution to the repertoire for the solo percussionist.  This composition continues in the European tradition of the big multi-movement concerto, here featuring prominently the percussion soloist's musical ability on drum set and timpani in particular.  Percussion instrumentation: bass drum, timpani, drum set, bells, tam tam, slapstick, tambourine, bongos, conga, wood block & vibraphone.  college/professional.   
   
    Mov't. I - In The Classical Mode 9'57"
   
    Mov't. II - In The Color Of Blue 6'01"
   
    Mov't. III - In The Popular Mood 11'24" 

    [Recorded on Sticks & Winds & Strings/Igor Lesnik - CD IL01/HoneyRock]

"The percussion part is tastefully scored, and focuses primarily on the drumset, expanded to include timpani. 
The percussion writing places high demands on the musical abilities of the soloist, . . . " (Percussive Notes)
 
Solo: $15.00