8 Great Duets for Snare Drum West

8 Great Duets for Snare Drum WestDuets are fun to play! Whether it is for a recital, concert or special performance, these duets for snare drum are a great way to showcase your more advanced percussion students. These are recommended for advanced level middle school through intermediate to advanced level high school percussionists. Students will sharpen their skills performing in a variety of meters which include 4 4, cut time and 6 8. Familiarity with rolls, flams and flam rudiments

may be repeated for open improvisation for more advanced students

There is much interaction amongst instruments throughout this piece and rhythmic interdependence will reach its climax

Letter G starts the first of many crescendos and diminuendos in unison—yet another surge effect

These are recommended for advanced-level middle school through intermediate to advanced-level high school percussionists

especially at letter D

Asymmetrical is introduced with trade-offs

A Snare Drum Trio

Sticking is provided where appropriate

Little Star

Written for eight to ten performers

Listen to Midnight Reign

I was inspired by “Lost in You” by Árstíðir (Arstidir) as a basis for the structure and mood of the piece