Les Taylor

Chopsticks in a slow rock style? Yes, it works! And you'll have trouble getting this one out of your head after you play it. The percussion parts are written to be played the way a set drummer would d...

This overture is written in the conventional three-part style. Extensive percussion includes anvil, slapstick, wind chimes, and crystal water glasses. The opening and closing themes are written in a s...

This overture is written in the conventional three-part style. Extensive percussion includes anvil, slapstick, wind chimes, and crystal water glasses. The opening and closing themes are written in a s...

A moving chorale introduces this work that quickly explodes into a lively exchange between the different wind choirs and sectional voices. A good timpanist is required in the transition section that f...

A moving chorale introduces this work that quickly explodes into a lively exchange between the different wind choirs and sectional voices. A good timpanist is required in the transition section that f...

Although composed in a traditional march style, Old Glory is much shorter and written with the skills of the beginning band student in mind. Ranges are very limited and rhythms are simple and repetiti...

Although composed in a traditional march style, Old Glory is much shorter and written with the skills of the beginning band student in mind. Ranges are very limited and rhythms are simple and repetiti...

After a slow and mysterious opening, the tom-toms blaze the way through part of the Florida Everglades on The Tamiami Trail. Only two-part harmony is used throughout, so it will be full and powerful r...

After a slow and mysterious opening, the tom-toms blaze the way through part of the Florida Everglades on The Tamiami Trail. Only two-part harmony is used throughout, so it will be full and powerful r...

The only dynamic level is forte, and the tempo marking is moderately fast. Violin 1 uses the E string only as an open pitch, with everything else on the D and A strings. Parts are usually in unison. O...

The only dynamic level is forte, and the tempo marking is moderately fast. Violin 1 uses the E string only as an open pitch, with everything else on the D and A strings. Parts are usually in unison. O...

The only dynamic level is forte, and the tempo marking is moderately fast. Violin 1 uses the E string only as an open pitch, with everything else on the D and A strings. Parts are usually in unison. O...

The only dynamic level is forte, and the tempo marking is moderately fast. Violin 1 uses the E string only as an open pitch, with everything else on the D and A strings. Parts are usually in unison. O...

This is a beautiful chorale in 3/4 which is very easy for the first-year string player. Violin 2, viola, and bass parts are all written on the D and A strings only. Violin 1 uses the E string sparingl...

This is a beautiful chorale in 3/4 which is very easy for the first-year string player. Violin 2, viola, and bass parts are all written on the D and A strings only. Violin 1 uses the E string sparingl...

Les provides extensive rehearsal notes on how to teach this piece to your beginners. With its repetitive and simple rhythms, students can learn this piece in very little time. In addition to being fun...

Les provides extensive rehearsal notes on how to teach this piece to your beginners. With its repetitive and simple rhythms, students can learn this piece in very little time. In addition to being fun...

Les provides extensive rehearsal notes on how to teach this piece to your beginners. With its repetitive and simple rhythms, students can learn this piece in very little time. In addition to being fun...

Les provides extensive rehearsal notes on how to teach this piece to your beginners. With its repetitive and simple rhythms, students can learn this piece in very little time. In addition to being fun...

The introduction imitates the sound of a train coming down the tracks. The piece maintains the same energy level throughout, and all parts are given interesting material. To help fill out the ensemble...

The introduction imitates the sound of a train coming down the tracks. The piece maintains the same energy level throughout, and all parts are given interesting material. To help fill out the ensemble...

The introduction imitates the sound of a train coming down the tracks. The piece maintains the same energy level throughout, and all parts are given interesting material. To help fill out the ensemble...

Simple percussive effects using woodblock, vibraslap, and slapstick will bring this piece to life. Students will easily visualize the alligators lumbering along as they play this very easy piece for b...

Simple percussive effects using woodblock, vibraslap, and slapstick will bring this piece to life. Students will easily visualize the alligators lumbering along as they play this very easy piece for b...

Simple percussive effects using woodblock, vibraslap, and slapstick will bring this piece to life. Students will easily visualize the alligators lumbering along as they play this very easy piece for b...