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For Intermediate Musicians

A Collection of Solo Repertoire for Concert and Contest

Written by
Dave Black
Publisher
Alfred Music
Year Published
© 2025
For Intermediate Musicians

A Collection of Solo Repertoire for Concert and Contest

Written by
Dave Black
Publisher
Alfred Music
Year Published
© 2025
My Louie Bellson Story

In this touching memoir, Dave Black recalls the impact that the legendary Louie Bellson had on his life. Achieving a successful career as a composer, percussionist, author, and publishing executive, Black takes us back through the years to experience the kind, gentle, and supportive manner of Bellson in a series of stories and memories from Black’s high school years through Bellson’s passing in 2009.

Written by
Dave Black
Publisher
Hudson Music
Year Published
© 2024
Rudimental Studies, Roll Studies, Reading Studies, Actual Drum Parts, Contest Solos, Bass Drum & Cymbals

Alfred’s Drum Method, Book 1 (of 2) is the ideal teaching tool to help prepare beginning players for all styles of snare drum and percussion performance. This best-selling book contains 80 pages of excellent sequential instruction covering rudimental studies, roll studies, contest solos, and bass drum and cymbal technique, as well as 23 solos suitable for recitals and contests. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Written by
Dave Black, Sandy Feldstein
Publisher
Alfred Music
Year Published
© 1987
Traditional Rudimental Style, Corps Style, Orchestral Style, Accessory Instruments, Multiple Percussion Techniques, Duets

Alfred’s Drum Method is the ideal teaching tools to help prepare beginning players for all styles of snare drum and percussion performance. Book 2 is much more than just a snare drum method! This follow-up book to the best-selling first volume continues the learning process by covering additional rudimental studies, tonal properties of the snare drum, theme and variations, musical forms, solos and duets. Additionally, Book 2 covers traditional rudimental style, corps style (by Jay Wanamaker), orchestral style, accessory instruments, and multiple-percussion techniques. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Written by
Dave Black, Sandy Feldstein
Publisher
Alfred Music
Year Published
© 1988
Rudimental Studies, Roll Studies, Reading Studies, Actual Drum Parts, Contest Solos, Bass Drum & Cymbals, Traditional Rudimental Style, Corps Style, Orchestral Style, Accessory Instruments, Multiple Percussion Techniques, Duets

This unique title combines both books 1 & 2 of Alfred’s Drum Method. With details on drum care, drum tuning, stick and drumhead selection and introductions to rudimental, corps (by Jay Wanamaker), and orchestral-style playing, this comprehensive method book provides everything you need to become a well-rounded percussionist. Each page is designed as a single lesson, complete with a musical solo passage. Exclusive bonus features include the Vic Firth poster of the P.A.S. International Drum Rudiments. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Written by
Dave Black, Sandy Feldstein
Publisher
Alfred Music
Year Published
© 2012
23 Beginning-Level Contest Solos

Alfred’s Beginning Snare Drum Solos features all of the solo material contained in Alfred’s Drum Method, Book 1, in a clear, concise, convenient format. Perfect for juries, recitals or contests, this book is a welcome addition to the drum student’s arsenal.

Written by
Dave Black, Sandy Feldstein
Publisher
Alfred Music
Year Published
© 1993
22 Intermediate-Level Contest Solos

Alfred’s Beginning Snare Drum Solos features all of the solo material contained in Alfred’s Drum Method, Book 2, in a clear, concise, convenient format. Perfect for juries, recitals or contests, this book is a welcome addition to the drum student’s arsenal. Corps-Style solos by Jay Wanamaker.

Written by
Dave Black, Sandy Feldstein
Publisher
Alfred Music
Year Published
© 1993