Sheet Music by John H. Beck at Kendor Music

This grade 5+ piece is like a conversation between two people. The question is played by player 1 and answered by player 2. Since each player has different drums, like humans, their voices are differe...

This grade 5+ piece is like a conversation between two people. The question is played by player 1 and answered by player 2. Since each player has different drums, like humans, their voices are differe...

As the title indicates, this challenging workout is a fun-loving exploration of the almighty 8th note in a variety of patterns and textures. Complete with setup and performance suggestions, it's writt...

As the title indicates, this challenging workout is a fun-loving exploration of the almighty 8th note in a variety of patterns and textures. Complete with setup and performance suggestions, it's writt...

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...

With recurring thematic elements, repetitive rhythmic patterns, and expansive chords in the keyboard parts, this contest and recital standard finishes strong. Dramatic syncopations create a feeling of...

With recurring thematic elements, repetitive rhythmic patterns, and expansive chords in the keyboard parts, this contest and recital standard finishes strong. Dramatic syncopations create a feeling of...

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 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...

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.

Written for the senior recital of one of John's students at Eastman, this rudimental snare drum trio focuses on the interactions between players as they negotiate a series of dramatic tutti and imitat...

This piece contains a trio of snare drums which toss the flams, paradiddles, and rolls to each other as they run the music. Unlike a real race, where someone wins, this tag team crosses the last measu...