The Best Sold Percussion Ensemble Sheet Music [2024 Update]

June 12, 2024

Due to the continuous development in the field of percussion instruments, there is a regular need for new music that responds to these changes. For example, the range of marimbas is constantly expanding, and more and more ethnic instruments are being used in contemporary percussion ensemble pieces.

It is always a challenge for us to keep up with these developments while also considering the ensembles that may not want or be able to adapt to them. A good example of this is the pieces from our Flexible Percussion Series, which are suitable for playing with both marching and concert percussion instruments.

Over the past few years, we have released a significant number of pieces that are still frequently played. They stand out, for example, because they are creatively arranged, present an interesting technical challenge, or are well-received by the audience.

Whether you are a conductor or instructor looking for new repertoire or a percussionist searching for your next challenge, a list of the most popular titles always comes in handy.

From captivating concert pieces to dynamic marching arrangements, these publications are a good reflection of popular percussion ensemble sheet music played by percussion ensembles around the world in recent years.

I hope this list of the ten best-selling percussion ensemble pieces is helpful and inspiring when selecting new repertoire for your percussion group.

Be sure to listen to the sound clips or watch the useful score-play videos where you can see the score scroll by as you listen. On all product pages, you will also find a clear overview of all the instruments needed for the respective piece. This way, you ensure that a piece never ends up unused. Enjoy listening to the arrangements!

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from 10 reviews

Great Percussion Writing!

We recently programmed "Dvorak's Bossa" and it was a hit with the students as well as the audience! Dirkjan has taken a familiar melody and created a very playable arrangement that came together in a hurry with our ensemble. There are parts in this arrangement for students of different levels of playing ability (within the stated grade level) which was definitely a plus for my group. The additional technology resources were also very beneficial to the learning process. I'm looking forward to programming additional music from Dirkjan in the future.

Shawn Sandersfeld

05/21/2024

Dvorak's Bossa

Every 8th note and 16th note combination that I want my students to know.

Dirkjan's new guides are well done and I appreciate the fact that they are "quick". In a matter of minutes, students can work on their technique and sight-reading by playing through these simple exercises. If they have time, they can play along with the background tracks to make them a little more enjoyable than just playing along with a metronome. The Sight-Reading Skills present every 8th note and 16th note combination that I want my students to know. I appreciate that the stickings are written in to continue to reinforce best practices. Well Done!

05/18/2024

Quick Guide To Develop Essential Technical Skills.

Fun to practice to!

Digging the book. It's nice to practice to something more than a metronome when working on rudiments. Thanks!

Daria

06/21/2023

Practicing Rudiments & Technique is Fun!

Interesting

A fun new way to practice rudiments. I recommend it!

John Krantz

04/29/2023

Your book is like a treasure chest!

I have been taking percussion lessons for about 5 years. So, my rudiments are still developing. Before discovering your book, I would practice paradiddles while listening to music ( like Vivaldi's Gloria or The Wellerman) and had almost figured out their mm settings. So, your book is like a treasure chest!

Jenny White

04/28/2023

This was the book I ever wanted to write myself.

When I saw your book, I realized that this was the book I ever wanted to write myself. I am teaching for a couple of years know, but I always had to manage with the existing methods. There was always something; right left indications, counting, structure and always without play-along tracks. But in your book contains everything the way I like it! Thanks a lot for that. In the new season I'm going to use it for all new students.

Paul van der Heijden

08/31/2022

Snare Drum Basics Starter Kit

It's organized and structured well

It is organized and structured well and presents the beginning rudimental snare drummer with all the techniques required for developing into more advanced playing. The play-along CD contains high quality accompaniment tracks that are fun to listen to and play with. I highly recommend this book to teachers and students alike.

Jeff Moore

Outstanding tool for the young percussionist!

Dirkjan has used his experience developing solid percussionists to create an outstanding tool for the young percussionist. The pace and sequence of the book is perfect for developing necessary reading skills and rudiment techniques and the play-along cd is a fun way for students to build a solid sense of time. Make sure you check out the book of Recital Pieces which give students an opportunity to perform the skills learned in the Method book in a fun and educational setting. I give Snare Drum Basics my highest endorsement!

Scott Brown

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