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| Shortstop by Don Stroffolino - Grade 2 | $4.00 |
| This is
a great bass drum duet ideal for solo and ensemble festival.
An appropriate work for the students who would like to perform
something other than the traditional snare drum solo. Any
two bass drums will do, however, the bass drums should be
played horizontally with two timpani mallets. This unique
piece for 2 players is full of dynamics and interest works
well as a student performance piece during a drum class or
percussion clinic. NOTE: This piece is listed in the PENNSYLVANIA Selected Music List , the VIRGINIA VBODA Music Selection List, and is eligible for the RHODE ISLAND Solo and Ensemble Festival. |
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"Shortstop"
is a bass drum duo in 2/4. Although no performance notes
are provided, tonal bass drums should probably be used because
of the rhythmic content. Keeping a moderate march tempo
of quarter = 96, the two players interact with one another
through rhythmic imitation, counter-rhythmic figures, and
dynamic contrasts. Each performer has several sixteenth-note
patterns, so the composer specifies that each one should
use a pair of timpani mallets. The piece just takes a few
minutes to perform, but will provide good experience in
improving technical facility as well as listening skills."
George Frock PERCUSSIVE NOTES June 2003 |
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 Two
Brothers A Snare Drum Duet by Steve Kastuck - Grade
4 |
$5.00 |
| A fun snare
drum duet and it makes a great recital piece. Written in 3/8,
the two players perform in unison, interactively, and in solo.
The use of dynamics, accents and explicit rolls, helps to
create an intricate and challenging duet. The rhythmic dialogue
between the two players makes this composition an excellent
teaching source. The parts are printed in score format and
the measures have been arranged to avoid problem page turns.
This duet is energetic and fun and could easily find a place
on a master class or percussion recital. NOTE: This piece is listed in the NORTH DAKOTA Selected Music List, the PENNSYLVANIA Selected Music List, the VIRGINIA VBODA Music Selection List and is eligible for the RHODE ISLAND Solo and Ensemble Festival. Listed in the Maryland Band Directors Association Music List 2006. |
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| "This
intermediate-level snare drum duet has a decided 'Goldenberg-ian'
look to it. Written in 3/8 (dotted quarter note = 60-72),
the work includes flams, ruffs and rolls utilized in a rhythmic
texture of 8ths, 16ths, triplet 16ths, and 32nd notes. Unison
writing, rhythmic imitation, musical hocketing and solo-plus-accompaniment
are included. Dynamics range from pp to ff. This piece is
suitable for developing high school or younger university
percussionists to foster a sense of small ensemble performance
and to enhance dynamic control." - Review originally published: August 1997 PERCUSSIVE NOTES MAGAZINE |
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"My son Glen and I have played your TWO BROTHERS. Fun!" - Walter Schneider, Tenafly, New Jersey |
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"I use your duet with my students all the time, it works well
and they like it." - John Russell, James Wood Middle School, Winchester, VA. |
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"One of my high school freshman prepared 'TWO BROTHERS'
with his older brother, a senior percussionist, for District
Solo & Ensemble Festival. They enjoyed preparing it, practicing
it and performing it, and I found it to be a useful teaching
tool." Perry Siatis-Composer and Educator, Fairfax Station, Virginia |
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| "This
piece is suitable for developing high school or younger university
percussionists to foster a sense of small ensemble performance and to enhance dynamic control." PERCUSSIVE NOTES |
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| Did Ya See That? by Daniel Richards - Grade 2+ | $4.00 |
| This delightfully
fun snare drum duet, will certainly entertain the performers
and audiences alike. The performers are instructed to play
on the drum head, the rim, using regular strokes and rim shots.
The dynamics provide interest and the rudiments include flams,
5 stroke and 15 stroke rolls. Students will enjoy performing
this work at solo and ensemble festivals. NOTE: This piece is listed in the PENNSYLVANIA Selected Music List, the VIRGINIA VBODA Music Selection List and is eligible for the RHODE ISLAND Solo and Ensemble Festival. |
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| "This
short, two-page duo for snare drum is written in 2/4. The
technical demands are primarily single strokes, with a few
flams and just two short rolls. Contrasts come from playing
on the heads, rims, and rimshots at the finale. Several dynamic
changes contribute to the expression of this training-level
duo. The interplay between the two players will provide rhythmic
training as well as a sense of listening." George Frock PERCUSSIVE NOTES June 2003 |
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KASTUCK PERCUSSION STUDIO, INC.
P.O. BOX 4313
WINCHESTER, VA 22604
PHONE: (540) 931-2383
Email - skastuck@comcast.net