John H. Beck

Designed for educators, students and professionals, this comprehensive manual explains the history, equipment, and performance techniques for snare drum, timpani, bass drum, cymbals, instruments, impr...

Discover the sonic depth and dynamic power of the timpani with "Concepts For Timpani," published by the renowned Carl Fischer. This sheet music edition is an indispensable resource for percussionists...

S.A.T.B., with Piano or Organ

This collection is unique in that depending on the tempo selected, the solo can be a grade 1, grade 2 or grade 3. Therefore, the three solos equate to nine solos depending on the chosen tempo. These w...

This set of challenging solos is based upon the orchestral style of snare drum performance. While abundant accents and dynamic changes are provided in every selection, sticking indications have been l...

This collection is unique in that depending on the tempo selected, the solo can be a grade 1, grade 2 or grade 3. Therefore, the three solos equate to nine solos depending on the chosen tempo. These w...

This original explores an exciting array of musical concepts, including tempo changes, mixed meters, metric modulations, dynamic contrasts, and melodic fragments. They all come together in a grade 5 t...

Series Timpani Solo. Grade 3 Features Timpani Solo (Unaccompanied)

Snake River, published by the renowned Kendor Music, is a captivating unaccompanied timpani solo that masterfully combines dynamic expression, tonal nuance, and rhythmic finesse. Inspired by the power...

Series Timpani Solo. Grade 3-4 Features Timpani Solo (Unaccompanied). This collection of solos ranges in difficulty level from grade 3-4 and is ideally suited to festival, recital, and lesson use. Eac...

Series Timpani Solo. Grade 6 Features Timpani Solo (Unaccompanied)

The music in this unique work may be used in three ways: (1) the snare drum solo may be played alone; (2) the timpani solo may be played alone; (3) the snare drum and timpani solo may be played togeth...

Concerto for Timpani and Percussion Ensemble by John Beck is a large work for percussion ensemble and begins with a slow introduction that accels into a short ad-libbed cadenza. Following the cadenza...

Featuring the rudiments, flourishes and march tempo of Revolution-era military music, this was written to commemorate America's Bicentennial celebration in 1976.

Grade 4 Features Snare Drum Solo (Unaccompanied)

Each of the five solos in this exciting set features the authentic sounds of various styles of drumming -- American colonial, Swiss Basel, Scottish highland, big band swing, and contemporary drum corp...

Grade 3-4 Features Snare Drum Solo (Unaccompanied). Intermediate players are provided with a musically rewarding experience throughout these ten solos. The hand-to-hand style will establish skills pla...

Grade 5 Features Snare Drum Solo (Unaccompanied). This grade 5 piece explores the musical, technical and sound potential of the snare drum. Movements include; Andante, Allegro, and Presto, and will sh...

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

These eight grade 3-4 snare drum duets will provide intermediate drummers with a musical challenge and at the same time be fun to perform. Perfect for contests and recitals.

Designed for educators, students and professionals, this comprehensive manual explains the history, equipment, and performance techniques for snare drum, timpani, bass drum, cymbals, instruments, impr...

John Ness Beck's A New Heart Will I Give You for TTBB choir with Organ accompaniment. Text adapted from Ezekiel. This piece is dedicated to Norman Staiger and the Ohio State University Men's GleeClub...

This grade 5 percussion trio functions much like a jazz trio. The tune is played with variations, followed by a section for improvisation, and then finishes with the tune again to bring it to a happy...

This grade 5 percussion trio functions much like a jazz trio. The tune is played with variations, followed by a section for improvisation, and then finishes with the tune again to bring it to a happy...

A delightful setting of the Psalm 67 by John Ness Beck, for SATB Choir with Organ or Piano accompaniment. The piece begins in a gentle, reverent tranquility with hushed dynamics, gradually building in...