Snare Drum Solo Sheet Music

Koshinski-SyNc-SD

"SyNc" was commissioned by 42 percussionists, led by Tracy Wiggins. "SyNc" has a duel meaning - as in the synchronization of multiple musical ideas (and multiple instruments/i... 

Ikebe-A Snare Growls, And He Flies-SD

A Snare Growls, and He Flies by Shin-Ichiro Ikebe is a challenging concert-style snare drum solo that highlights the player's roll control with a lengthy opening section consi... 

Nexus-Portfolio for Snare Drum

Portfolio for Snare Drum is a unique collection of five challenging solos (one from each of the members of NEXUS) in a variety of styles - well-suited for contest or re... 

Smith, Stuart S.-Noble Snare Vol. 4-SD

Whenever I listened to a snare drum roll, I was struck by the complexity of the sound itself. Far from a non-pitched instrument, the snare drum sounded like an ocean of sound ... 

Meyer-Seven Images-SD

Seven Images by Brad Meyer is an advanced seven movement solo for snare drum. Each movement depicts an installation seen by the composer at the Moderna Galerija in Ljubljana, ... 

Tompkins-March-SD/pedal BD

Joe Tompkins' March for solo snare drum and kick drum (1 player) was commissioned for the 2009 Atlanta Symphony Modern Snare Drum Competition. It is intended to be per... 

Bush-Closing Remarks-SD

Closing Remarks by Doug Bush is a collection of 14 advanced solos for the snare drum. This collection contains solos that are highly musical, feels natural in the hands, ch... 

Benson-Three Dances for Solo Snare Drum-SD

Warren Benson's Three Dances for Solo Snare Drum is one of the standards in concert snare drum literature. Written in 3 movements (or dances), each having a different ... 

Tierno-The Melodic Snare Drummer

The Melodic Snare Drummer by Ron Tierno takes a different approach to snare drum solos. It is designed for intermediate to advanced players with good rudimental reading skills... 

Koshinski-Swerve-SD

"Swerve" by Gene Koshinski was commissioned by Tom Sherwood for the 2017 Modern Snare Drum Competition. The composition is episodic and the title references the rapid change o... 

Cangelosi-10/31/09 Prelude-SD

Casey Cangelosi's 10/31/09 Prelude for solo snare drum is a very flashy rudimental snare drum solo. It features backsticking, stick twirls, and more! The musical cont... 

Bush-Opening-Statement-SD

Opening Statement by Doug Bush is a collection of snare drum solos ranging from beginner to intermediate. These solos are designed to help students develop their technique ... 

Abel-2040'S Sortie-SD

This Alan Abel snare drum solo is a challenging piece for advanced players. Number of Players: 1 Difficulty: Grade 5 Instrumentation: Snare Drum... 

Koshinski-Tom-Tom for Tom-SD

Gene Koshinski's latest snare drum piece, Tom-Tom for Tom, was composed for the 2019 Modern Snare Drum Competition and was commissioned by and is dedicated to Tom Sherwood.... 

Di Bartolo-Drunken General, The-SD

The Drunken General is my version of a military snare solo. It has a simple ABA form and weighted groove. I noticed, though, a wooziness - or drunkeness - while playing this p... 

Markovich-Winner, The-SD

"The Winner" is a rudimental snare drum solo for advanced percussionists. Rudiments Included: Double Stroke Roll Paradiddle Flam Single Stroke 4 Double Par... 

Ludwig Music-Downfall of Paris/Connecticut Halftime-SD

What more needs to be said? Two of the most essential and best-known ancient rudimental solos in the classic Ludwig edition. Number of players: 1+ Difficulty: Interm... 

Cangelosi-Sleight of and evil Hand-SD/Metronome

Sleight of And Evil Hand by Casey Cangelosi is a snare drum solo that was commissioned by Tom Sherwood for the 2013 Atlanta Symphony Modern Snare Drum Competition. Requires br... 

Delecluse-Test Claire

Number of Players: 1 Difficulty: Grade 4+ Instrumentation: Snare Drum 

Wahlund-Benson Dances, The-SD

The Benson Dances by Ben Wahlund is a collection of snare drum solos inspired by the music of Warren Benson. In the first dance non-parallel rhythms flare up in urgent waves, ...