Sheet Music by Murray Houllif at Kendor Music

This country-swing crowd pleaser simulates a kickin' bluegrass band from start to finish! In the half-time rock section at m. 65, ad lib solo ‘riffs' by woodblocks, tambourine, and guiro (or was...

This sequel features eight pieces for groups ranging in size from four to seven players. As in his first set for young percussionists, a good mix of styles including jazz, rock, Latin, funk, classical...

This set of 10 original quintets for grade 1-2+ percussionists is a follow-up and supplement to the popular 'Contest Ensembles For Young Percussionists.?÷ Various styles and standard instrumentation w...

These 8 pieces for grade 3-4 percussion ensembles (4-7 players) will delight players and audiences alike. They are perfect for recital, contest, or pedagogy. Only common percussion instruments are cal...

Written for a variety of common percussion instruments and drawing from the composer's school day memories, this impressionistic work celebrates the sights and sounds of tools and machinery in shop cl...

Written for a variety of common percussion instruments and drawing from the composer's school day memories, this impressionistic work celebrates the sights and sounds of tools and machinery in shop cl...

This collection is written to provide the young Snare Drummer with a good variety of interesting pieces serving as a source for contest, recital or study.

This grade 6 piece is perfect for audition, recital or solo competition. Played at a brisk tempo, it features meter changes, dynamic contrasts, and careful thematic development.

This grade 6 piece is perfect for audition, recital or solo competition. Played at a brisk tempo, it features meter changes, dynamic contrasts, and careful thematic development.

The eight solos contained in this grade 3-5 collection are suitable for any performing venue including pedagogy. They explore many of the technical and tonal possibilities of the snare drum, and call...

This grade 2 solo for recital or contest includes such essential rudiments as flams, flam taps, 5 and 9 stroke rolls, ruffs (drags) and single paradiddles. Fun rhythms with some syncopation, accents,...

This grade 2 solo for recital or contest includes such essential rudiments as flams, flam taps, 5 and 9 stroke rolls, ruffs (drags) and single paradiddles. Fun rhythms with some syncopation, accents,...

This collection of progressive pieces for contest, recital, audition, and private or group instruction features 10 spirited originals in a variety of styles.

Filled with loads of playable fun, this collection of 10 pieces employs grade-appropriate rhythms and rudiments throughout. A variety of dynamics, repeat symbols, and sticking techniques are included...

Dedicated to legend, Roy Burns, this grade 2-3 collection of original snare drum solos offers players an opportunity to perform musical styles such as jazz, Latin, march and classical playing, as well...

Grade 5+ Features Snare Drum Solo (Unaccompanied). Written for snare drummers, the title of this Houllif solo is a takeoff on Kendor's location at 21 Grove Street in Delevan. As for the piece itself,...

An addition to the celebrated collection for solo percussion instruments, this one is sure to be a must for the advancing percussionist. The eight solos in this collection, ranging in difficulty from...

Ten original solos in classical, march, Latin, Cajun funk, contemporary, bebop and hip-hop styles feature a wide range of performance techniques.

Features Drum Set Solo (Unaccompanied)

Written as a complement to 'Contest Duets For Intermediate Snare Drummers', this grade 3-4+ collection includes stylistically diverse classical, jazz, funk, and ethnic material. The duets are suitable...

This sequel to his first set of duets features ten more imaginative originals. Styles include orchestral, rudimental, rock, jazz and Latin. A legend appears on the title page, along with helpful pract...

This sequel to his first set of duets features ten more imaginative originals. Styles include orchestral, rudimental, rock, jazz and Latin. A legend appears on the title page, along with helpful pract...

Their famous motto, All for one and one for all is effectively portrayed in this trio for snare drummers. In the context of a stately march, this piece features unison and imitative playing, good dyna...

Their famous motto, All for one and one for all is effectively portrayed in this trio for snare drummers. In the context of a stately march, this piece features unison and imitative playing, good dyna...