Instrument Solos

A frequent collaborator with poet Langston Hughes and one of the first black women to break into the world of classical composition and performance.

A common, strophic tune arranged by John W. Work. Duration: 2:30
Composer/Arranger Work, John W.
Voicing & Instruments Medium Voice, Piano
Special Services/Occasions African American Heritage
Publisher Galaxy Music Corporation

Designed for recital and contest performance as single selections, these challenging solos demand careful attention to articulations and dynamics for best results.

Ten original solos in classical, march, Latin, Cajun funk, contemporary, bebop and hip-hop styles feature a wide range of performance techniques.

This bestselling festival collection of 7 solos for proficient players celebrates a variety of Latin, ragtime, reggae, bolero and contemporary styles.

Contents: Mexico; Ragtime Rudiments; Reggae Rhythms; ‘Drag’ Ons; Bolero; Drag Bag; Metranomics

Paying tribute to the sound of the regimental fifes and drums, this military march for intermediate players was written for America’s Bicentennial celebration in 1976.

Written to include common challenges often encountered by today's timpanist. Meter changes, tuning changes and dynamic contrasts are carefully introduced throughout the collection.

This set of 14 unaccompanied solos arranged progressively from grade 3 to grade 5 presents music in both rudimental and concert orchestral styles.

Representing rock, jazz, Latin, waltz and march styles, this music for standard 4-piece drum set with hi-hat, cymbals and cowbell provides young students with quality solo material for contest, recital or study. A notation legend is included.

Alfred's Drum Method, Book 1 (of 2) is the ideal teaching tool to help prepare beginning players for all styles of snare drum and percussion performance.

This bestselling collection offers a good variety of interesting pieces for contest and study. Stickings are provided when necessary, and styles include jazz, rock, Latin, rudimental, classical, and more.

Classic Festival Solos, Volume II continues to afford the advancing student the opportunity to find performance materials graded from easy to more challenging, including exposure to a variety of musical styles.