Sheet Music by John H. Beck at Kendor Music

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 grade 4+ contest-worthy solo utilizes the two basic sounds produced by playing on the snare drum head and rim. It really can be considered a mini multiple percussion solo since it features some v...

This grade 4+ contest-worthy solo utilizes the two basic sounds produced by playing on the snare drum head and rim. It really can be considered a mini multiple percussion solo since it features some v...

Series Timpani Solo. Grade 2 Features Timpani Solo (Unaccompanied). Big Kettles is a grade 2 timpani solo that provides the beginning timpanist with a piece that gives them the feeling of playing a re...

Series Timpani Solo. Grade 2 Features Timpani Solo (Unaccompanied). Big Kettles is a grade 2 timpani solo that provides the beginning timpanist with a piece that gives them the feeling of playing a re...

Series Timpani Solo. Grade 4 Features Timpani Solo (Unaccompanied) . This dynamic, contest-calibre solo for grade 4 timpanists features the traditional technique of crossing one mallet over the other...

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...

John Beck, head of the percussion department at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester (NY) has written 'The Jury', containing all the musical and technical concepts of classical timpani performing....

John Beck, head of the percussion department at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester (NY) has written 'The Jury', containing all the musical and technical concepts of classical timpani performing....

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)

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

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

In this challenging duet, a simple fugue is taken through a series of intriguing variations. Midway through the piece, a brief improvisation for each player provides an opportunity to show off their m...

In this challenging duet, a simple fugue is taken through a series of intriguing variations. Midway through the piece, a brief improvisation for each player provides an opportunity to show off their m...

This timpani duet is a contemporary portrayal of an increasingly animated conversation between two people. As the players communicate through their drums, a variety of solo, tutti and call-and-respons...

This timpani duet is a contemporary portrayal of an increasingly animated conversation between two people. As the players communicate through their drums, a variety of solo, tutti and call-and-respons...

Series Multiple Percussion Solo. Grade 3+ Features Multiple Percussion Solo. This multiple percussion solo features an equipment setup that looks like an inverted pyramid, hence the title. Sticks move...

Series Multiple Percussion Solo. Grade 4 Features Multiple Percussion Solo (Unaccompanied). Named for the peninsula in Croatia where Beck performed in August 2000, this solo for three toms, bass drum...

The music in this unique grade 4-5 collection may be used in three ways: (1) Each of the four snare drum solos may be played alone. (2) Each of the four timpani solos may be played alone. (3) Each of...

The music in this unique grade 4-5 collection may be used in three ways: (1) Each of the four snare drum solos may be played alone. (2) Each of the four timpani solos may be played alone. (3) Each of...

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...

This is ideal for recitals, and showcases each player's skills. The use of timpani gives the middle section a rather serious, symphonic character, while the improvisation section gives players a chanc...

This is ideal for recitals, and showcases each player's skills. The use of timpani gives the middle section a rather serious, symphonic character, while the improvisation section gives players a chanc...