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Written in a variety of musical styles -- jazz, rock, Latin, classical, ethnic, march -- these ten grade 3-4 duets for concert, recital or classroom study are playable by two or more musicians (two co...

Written in a variety of musical styles -- jazz, rock, Latin, classical, ethnic, march -- these ten grade 3-4 duets for concert, recital or classroom study are playable by two or more musicians (two co...

This snappy 2/4 march for grade 2 musicians employs thigh and tummy pats, foot taps, and whispered vocal syllables emulating cymbal crashes. A wonderful vehicle for teaching interdependent quarter, ei...

What better excuse can there be for stomping feet, clapping hands, or snapping fingers than this fiery Spanish theme?! Written in 3/4 meter and marked allegro con fuoco, this number will keep everyone...

This elementary-level duet in a cha-cha style features hand claps, foot taps, and thigh and tummy pats, all imitating Latin percussion instruments. As with all of our body percussion editions, it come...

For any group of musicians in multiples of four (2 copies of each part provided), this body percussion number features trendy dance rhythms performed with foot stomps, vocal sounds, and an array of ha...

For any group of musicians in multiples of four (2 copies of each part provided), this body percussion number features trendy dance rhythms performed with foot stomps, vocal sounds, and an array of ha...

A fast paced gallop featuring hand claps, thigh and tummy pats, and foot stomps for grade 4 musicians. There's even a bit of horse- like snorting. This is a fun piece to rehearse and a guaranteed crow...

This quartet is a veritable smorgasbord of the colors and textures created by six different body percussion sounds in concert. The driving rock style with funky syncopations, accents and counter- rhyt...

Scored for younger duos, this funky rock, boogaloo-style number featuring hand claps, thigh pats and foot stomps is terrific fun for everyone who performs or hears it. As above, two copies of the scor...

Audiences hearing this trio for the first time will have to fight the urge to get up on their feet and dance! This piece features two distinct sections - 32 bars of medium tempo. Rap-style rock follow...

Great for teaching rhythmic precision and ensemble balance, this popular number issued by Kendor over 35 years ago features knee slapping, hand clapping and foot tapping sounds for four musicians or a...

The wild west lives on in this portrayal of cowboys on horseback galloping allegro vivace to catch up with their runaway herd. All three parts call for hand claps, tummy and thigh pats, and foot stomp...

The syncopated, accented rhythms in this swinging trio emulate the drumming style of the legendary Gene Krupa. Audiences will be dancing in the aisles as hand claps, foot taps, vocalizations, and thig...

This new grade 3-4 collection of 8 body percussion quartets teaches basic musical and ensemble skills in a variety of styles - rock, jazz, Latin, flamenco, march, country, hoedown, Gaelic and funky. U...

Conjure scenes of ships at sea with this lively solo by Larry Clark, featuring a minor melody that students will love! Provides an opportunity for young musicians to explore a ¾ time signature, and ho...

This beautiful arrangement of a traditional Chinese folk song that celebrates the harvest season will allow students to show off their musicality and lyrical playing skills. An excellent choice for pe...

Inspired by nature, this original solo by Tyler Arcari offers students a thoughtful look at the ¾ time signature. Though the tempo stays fairly consistent throughout, a powerful middle section present...

Introduce students to the well-known tone poem by Camille Saint-Saëns in a fun and accessible way with this arrangement by Tyler Arcari. At a tempo of 166+, this Waltz is a wonderful exercise in artic...

This heartfelt solo by Larry Clark is both a beautiful piece of performance music, and a highly effective teaching tool. Students can polish and showcase a beautiful tone in the middle-upper register...

Larry Clark presents a tuneful arrangement of Tchaikovsky's Italian Song from Op. 30 No. 15. This charming, classic melody offers students a number of learning opportunities pertaining to musical nuan...

Each solo in this grade 3-4 collection has its own unique style, and will advance the student as a mallet player.

This grade 4 two-mallet solo with piano accompaniment has beautiful harmonies and a poignant musical message. The challenges for the mallet player include double stop rolls, arpeggiated patterns, and...

This beginning mallet duet is set in a blues style for grade 2 players. Young players can choose to improvise using the blues scale during a brief section, or they can choose to omit the section all t...