Percussion Ensemble Music

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HART STARTERS
by Tom Hart

A collection of 5 percussion ensemble pieces for beginner to intermediate students, written for 4 or more players. (Grade 2)

 

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KLEZMER KARNIVAL
by Tom Hart
Written for 8 players this piece will challenge tuned percussion players and provide an exciting addition to a percussion ensemble repertoire.
(Grade 4+)

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STRUNG OUT
by Peter Matzick

This piece uses body percussion and introduces 4/4 and 6/8 time. The 3 parts may be doubled. A great novelty piece for a large ensemble.
(Grade 1-2)

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GROOVOSITY
by Peter Matzick

A 4 part percussion ensemble for 2 drums kits, snare drum and tom tom. The drum kits need a hi hat, bass drum and snare drum only. Parts may be doubled. (Grade 1-2)

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Percussion Tutor Books

Publishing quality percussion curriculum to cater for students of all levels and ages, in a sequential and motivational series of method books and ensemble music.

These books are written by Adelaide Drum and Percussion Teachers Peter Matzick and David Hopgood.
Peter and David are Percussion Teachers with the Instrumental Music Service of DECD, teaching in Primary and Secondary schools. They each have over 20 years experience as professional musicians and educators DRUMMING LEVEL ONE by Peter Matzick.

 

DRUMMING LEVEL ONE by Peter Matzick.

A drum method and resource book for the beginning student.
You can use it as extension work for your regular lessons.
Includes:
• drum kit solos
• reading exercises
• technique developmen
• duets to perform with your teacher and/or other drumming friends
• percussion ensemble piece to perform for concert

DRUMMING LEVEL TWO by Peter Matzick.

A drum method for the beginner/intermediate student.
If you've been learning for at least 1 year, then this book is your next step.
Includes:
• reading exercises
• technique development
• drum kit exercises that can be performed for concerts and assessments
• the development of rock, jazz, rhythm and blues, and latin styles


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DRUMNASTICS by Peter Matzick.

A collection of 10 solos for drum kit and snare drum aimed at the beginning/intermediate student.
Do you want to perform as a solo drummer like the professionals?
Includes:
• preparation exercises to help with each solo
• carefully graded solos that develop reading, style and technique
• Downloads available of all the solos performed for enhanced learning
• specially designed for students auditioning for Special Interest Music schools
• this book expands on the work covered in "Drumming Levels ONE and TWO"

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THE SECONDARY SCHOOL PERCUSSIONIST by David Hopgood.

Comprehensive and diverse solo repertoire for the senior school student.
This book has grown out of a need for additional percussion solo material for students in their senior high school moderations.
Includes:·
• 3 snare drum solos, 7 drum kit solos, 3 multi percussion solos
• detailed performance notes
• Downloads available of all the drum kit solos and backing track

 

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