A collection of compositions designed to provide material for the young percussionist to display his/her abilities on many of the percussion instruments required in concert band or orchestra situations. As such, any of these pieces should be quite useful as audition material for such organizations. Excerpts can be utilized for sight-reading purposes and to isolate performance techniques in clinic/workshop settings, or simply for individual practice.
$13.00 – $15.00
Eight-Three Minute Audition Solos
A collection of compositions designed to provide material for the young percussionist to display his/her abilities on many of the percussion instruments required in concert band or orchestra situations.
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
|---|---|
| Performance Type | Solo |
| Delivery Method | Print Copy, PDF Download, Print & PDF Versions |
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