The Drummer’s Daily DrillItem: 1005
$15.00
State Lists: Arkansas, Missouri, Texas
A “must” for every percussionists library, from junior high and up. A great primer for the freshman college student.
This book contains exercises, original audition etudes, classic excerpts and independence “work outs” for snare drum, drum set, timpani, and tuned percussion.
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Just Desserts
$20.00The Absolute Companion to “The Rudimental Cookbook”
Another collection of 25 rudimental snare drum solos ranging from easy to extremely advanced. Includes exercises and an up-to-date, extensive hybrid rudiment list.
The solos found in “Just Desserts” are written by some of the hottest snare drummers in the country and include several championship solos. Great for festival and auditions!
Hear these solos come to life from these great performers:
- Matt Savage
- Edward Freytag
- Dustin Schletzer
- Brad Beal
Just Desserts now comes with a performance CD!
Check Out This Instructional Video Tutorial
Featuring works by such well-known rudimentalists as…
- Edward Freytag: Rudimental Cookbook
- Mickey Burmer: Bluecoats, Carolina Crown, Phantom Regiment
- Dennis DeLucia: Muchachos, Bayonne Bridgemen, Star Of Indiana, Crossmen, Sunrisers, and Caballeros. World Drum Corps Hall Of Fame / DCI Hall Of Fame
- Stacey Duggan: Star Of Indiana / Percussion Tech at Indiana University
- Mike Lynch: Instructor – Lassiter High School / Southwind, Sky Ryders
- John Maines: Southwind / Jacksonville State University
- Jonathan Morrell: Phantom Regiment, Music City Mystique / Middle Tennessee State University
- Matt Savage: Bayonne Bridgemen, Velvet Knights, Dutchboy, Bluecoats / Instructor-University Of North Carolina
- Derek Schletzer: Bluecoats, Music City Mystique / Middle Tennessee State University / Father Ryan High School
- Dustin Schletzer: Snare Tech for Santa Clara Vanguard / Middle Tennessee State University / Father Ryan High School
- Staci Stokes: Educational Artists Manager / Pro-Mark Corporation
- State Lists: Florida, Indiana, Missouri, Ohio, Texas
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Shazam! Book Only
$12.00Just when you thought it was safe to roam the streets again…
Here’s an exciting grab bag of 16 easy and intermediate solos for all of you super-heros out there! Sink your teeth into this diverse solo collection for snare drum, timpani, keyboard and multi-percussion. Great for auditions and contest festivals. 14 of these 16 solos are approved for the Texas U.I.L. list.
- State Lists: Florida, Missouri, Ohio, Texas, Wisconsin
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Bass Logic (The Logic Series)
$20.00Get Your Bass On!
Bass Logic was written for bass drummers, drum instructors, band directors, and anyone wishing to better understand the instrument. The issues covered are those which are unique to the art of bass drumming including tuning, stroke technique, quality of sound, rhythm/timing, splits for 2-5 basses and much more.
The book is full of quality information and bass music for players of all levels including tons of exercises, a cadence, and ensembles for 3, 4, and 5 basses!
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Shazam! Book and DVD
$20.00Just when you thought it was safe to roam the streets again…
Here’s an exciting grab bag of 16 easy and intermediate solos for all of you super-heros out there! Sink your teeth into this diverse solo collection for snare drum, timpani, keyboard and multi-percussion. Great for auditions and contest festivals. 14 of these 16 solos are approved for the Texas U.I.L. list.
- State Lists: Florida, Missouri, Ohio, Texas, Wisconsin
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Dennis DeLucia’s Percussion Discussion
$40.00About the Master Edition
The Percussion Discussion Master Edition now includes a CD-Rom that contains a 35-minute clinic-lesson given by Mr. DeLucia. Dennis covers everything in this clinic from the grip to his “Five T’s” and “Three R’s”.
You also get to eavesdrop on a private lesson with a student as Dennis goes through some of the basic snare drum fundamentals. This is a great tool for the band director, private teacher and student to witness one of the “Greats”informal and educational methods of teaching.
The CD-Rom also includes audio files of several music selections throughout the book.Great for college percussion method courses and beginning to intermediate drum-line instruction!
The Master Edition includes:
- Reading – Including Simple Duets And Full Ensemble Rhythm Exercises
- 75 Rudiments And “Rudiment Development Exercises”
- 12 Ensemble Warm-Up Exercises
- Elementary Keyboard And Timpani Exercises
- Independence Exercises
- Drumset Grooves For Marching Percussion
- (3) Cadences
- A Complete Marching Percussion Feature
- An Accompanying 26-Minute Compact Disc Narrated By Mr. DeLucia!
- NEW CD ROM!
About the Student Books
Teaching from the “master edition” is made easier for the classroom format. These four “student books” contain parts and text that pertain to the individual instruments. 60+ page Student Books retail for $10.00 each:
Check Out These Video Tutorials
- Intro & Basic Grip
- Anatomy of a Stick
- Matched Grip
- Traditional Grip
- The Five T’s Grip
- The Three R’s Grip
- The Five Essential Strokes
- Dynamics
- A Lesson with Dennis
Comments about “Percussion Discussion”
“Marching percussion has long needed a practical method for teaching and performing the concepts of marching percussion wait no more! Dennis DeLucia’s Percussion Discussion, vol. 1, provides music educators and their students with a logical and comprehensive method for teaching percussion technique, music reading, ensemble warm-ups, arranging, rehearsal techniques, and much more! The text is well organized, fun to read, and packed with useful exercises, cadences, and an exciting percussion feature. This method should be a required text for every band and percussion educator!”
Jim Campbell (Professor of Music-University of Kentucky)
“It’s possible that no one in the world of marching percussion today has the background and experience that Dennis DeLucia has accumulated. In sharing this with the public – and especially tomorrow’s performers, educator’s and writers – he has contributed a resource that will give a boost to the world of marching percussion for years to come.
“However, those who know him are aware that Dennis isn’t as concerned about the future of marching percussion as he is about the future of marching percussionists. Through his frequent use of tips which talk directly to the performer, his love and respect for the individual comes through clearly.”
This love and respect for what individuals can attain contributes immeasurably towards making “Dennis DeLucia’s Percussion Discussion” such an invaluable resource. It should be a required text in every marching methods course taught.”
Michael Boo (Reviewer)
“This book contains everything – I MEAN EVERYTHING, a middle school or high school band director needs to intelligently approach percussion instruction, composition, instrumentation, selections and rehearsal. The chapters on staging, writing and teaching especially highlight Dennis’ philosophy – percussionists are musicians too, and deserve to be treated as such. Percussion Discussion should be required reading for all college methods classes – and for the rest of us that thought we knew this stuff all along.”
Matt Krempasky (Arranger, Trumpeteer, High School Band Director)
“The perfect tool for assisting the non-percussionist who is seeking marching percussion information, i.e., percussion methods class. It contains creative material that will be useful for percussionists throughout the year.”
Lalo Davila (Middle Tennessee State University)
“Dennis’ Percussion Discussion is a valuable marching percussion resource for music educators. He provides insightful tips on many aspects of marching percussion in a relaxed, spoken style.”
Nick Petrella (University of Iowa)
“This book is SUPERB! It has to be THE book! It answers all the questions that I’ve been asked over the years…in an almost personal style. Here in the U.K., Percussion Discussion should easily become the bible for marching percussion as well as general percussion enthusiasts!”
Jim Campbell (Professor of Music-University of Kentucky)
“Marching percussion has long needed a practical method for teaching and performing the concepts of marching percussion wait no more! Dennis DeLucia’s Percussion Discussion, vol. 1, provides music educators and their students with a logical and comprehensive method for teaching percussion technique, music reading, ensemble warm-ups, arranging, rehearsal techniques, and much more! The text is well organized, fun to read, and packed with useful exercises, cadences, and an exciting percussion feature. This method should be a required text for every band and percussion educator!”
Steve Jordan (United Kingdom)
“Dennis DeLucia’s Percussion Discussion is an excellent tool for all music educators. From staging concepts to drumset grooves to the accompanying cassette tape, it fills in the gaps that other texts ignore.”
John Evans (percussionist, educator)
“Percussion Discussion is an outstanding book – an obvious masterwork. It should serve as a college text, especially for non-percussionists interested in teaching. I particularly enjoyed the side comments (e.g. Perform – don’t compete”), non-percussive observations and overall emphasis on groove and ensemble awareness”.
John Evans (percussionist, educator)
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Field Level
$40.00Percussion Instructors: 2x National Champion, Lassiter H. S. Band
Complete Band Director’s Guide for the marching percussion section. This 216 page manual will guide you through every topic there is to help you & your percussionists build a well-balanced and competitive drum-line.
Included is a CD-Rom containing the music audio as well as printable PDF parts for the entire ensemble.
A Brief Breakdown
- Unit One: Rehearsal techniques & common-sense rules.
- Unit Two: The Front Ensemble including set-up, a thorough description of the keyboards, grips (including 4-mallets) & maintenance. Electronics in the front ensemble as well as a complete timpani tutorial. Technique & descriptions for accessory percussion instruments.
- Unit Three: The Battery Section! Tuning, technique & maintenace for the snare drum, tenors, bass drums & crash cymbals. (With a brief section on cymbal visuals!)
- Unit Four: A comprehensive exercise program for the complete ensemble.
- Unit Five: Cadence and stand grooves for the drum-line.
Comments about “Field Level”
“Finally it’s here!!! A Band Director’s guide for Marching Percussion, and its about time! Everything is covered, from the Front Ensemble through all segments in the Battery Section with techniques and exercises, as well as information on the proper care and maintenance for all the instruments. You can’t ask for any more than what is offered in this book!!! Check out the photos to back up the clear, concise instruction, as well as the CD-Rom with audio files and printable PDF parts for all exercises!! And a great list of reference material to back everything up. The compiled information from Mike and Scott is a MUST for every band director’s library. And for you Drum Instructors as well!!”
Ralph Hardimon – Former Director of Percussion, Santa Clara Vanguard Drum and Bugle Corps
Former Arranger and Coordinator, Blue Knights Drum and Bugle Corps
DCI Hall Of Fame“Field Level is a must for every band director’s library. This book is not only a complete text for the marching percussion ensemble, but is also an invaluable tool for the concert band program. It has my highest endorsement.”
Alfred Watkins – Director of Bands, Lassiter High School in Marietta Georgia
“Mike Lynch and Scott Brown have a great history of success with the percussion programs that they have instructed. Their experience and success form the foundation to this exceptional publication. This text is so comprehensive that I believe every band director and percussion instructor could benefit from having it!”
Neil Larrivee – Education Director, Vic Firth Sticks and Mallets Pit Arranger and Director
Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps“Field Level is a must for any band director or percussion student. Mike Lynch and Scott Brown have put together a comprehensive and informative book that will assist the band director or percussion instructor in developing their own marching percussion program. The exercises are an excellent tool to help build facility and technique. The cadences and stand tunes are just plain fun and a tremendous bonus to this book. Now everyone can get a glimpse into one of the most successful high school percussion programs around. I would highly recommend this book to anyone interested in building a great marching percussion section.”
Clint Gillespie – Assistant Director of Bands, Jacksonville State University
Percussion Arranger and Caption Head, Spirit Drum and Bugle Corps“Mike Lynch and Scott Brown have written an indispensable text for today’s percussion educators–no percussion methods class should be without it! Perfect for the junior high, high school, or collegiate instructor or staff–congratulations, and thank you for sharing your award-winning philosophies and methods with us!”
Dr. John Parks – Assistant Professor of Percussion, Florida State University
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Dennis DeLucia’s Percussion Discussion Student Book (Pit Percussion)
$10.00PD Student Book / Pit Percussion
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Impressions On Wood
$20.00Inspire young sensitive musicians to productive music making..
A collection of 10 intermediate four mallet solos for the marimba. Lesson plans precede each solo and MP3 downloads of all 10 solos are included with the book.
Comments about “Impressions On Wood”
“Never over written, always musical, melodic and enchanting, these works will delight young sensitive musicians and inspire them to productive music making. Julie has created a body of work that will encourage musicianship, memorization and technical advancement. They are, singly or in tandem, perfect recital pieces each with its musical and technical demands. And by the way, I’d love to hear mature artists play these works.”
Robin Engelman – Member of Nexus
“This is what the marimba world has been waiting for. Great pieces to play on concerts that are fun and challenging. The variation with themes and style gives you a great experience in the musical world. I am looking forward to hearing these pieces performed around the world. Basta halsnigar.”
Anders Astrand – Percussion Artist and Composer
“The pieces in this book are exciting, new age and great for technique development, most importantly — they are so much fun!”
She-e Wu – Chair of Percussion Studies at Rutger’s University International Marimba Artist
“Julie Davila’s Impressions on Wood has filled in a much-needed body of repertoire for intermediate percussionists looking for short recital pieces. These works introduce technical challenges while maintaining beautiful, lyrical melodies and form. It is nice to see a book that contains a logical and well-conceived pedagogical approach while adding to the marimba literature base.”
Dr. Michael Gould – University of Michigan
“Musical, accessible and challenging describe Impressions On Wood. These marimba solos and the lesson plans will definitely enhance the progress of the intermediate marimba player.”
John H. Beck – Professor of Percussion Eastman School of Music
“These short pieces and exercises are ideal for developing technique and introducing musical issues to the young student. The works are wonderfully written and beautifully played. The artistry in the accompanying performances is to be admired! Although these pieces are intended for intermediate players, they are musical and expressive enough to be performed by artists of any level.”
Dr. Andy Harnsberger – Marimba Artist and Educator
- State Lists: Missouri, New York, Ohio, Texas, Wisconsin