All-Star Sports Pak: Drumset Book

Eighteen recognizable tunes in one compact book means your drumset players have real variety without hunting through multiple publications. Story's arrangements are lean and effective, built for the specific demands of pep band work where clarity and punch matter more than complexity.

This collection swings between rock grooves, pop hooks, and classic TV themes with consistent energy and precision. The writing sits naturally under the hands and drives forward, making each piece feel current and crowd-friendly.

Marching and pep bands looking for reliable, performance-ready arrangements that work for game day, competitions, or indoor events. Drumset players need material that sounds full across a variety of tempos and styles without requiring advanced reading or technique.

• Lock into the pocket early in rehearsal. Many of these tunes live or die by the groove, so establish your feel before worrying about dynamics.
• Let the lyre-size format guide your preparation. These are designed to be read on the move, so mark cues and dynamics clearly in rehearsal so your players aren't decoding notation during transitions.
• Balance the synthesizer and bass parts carefully. The drumset charts work best when you can hear all three voices without any one drowning out the others.
• Adjust articulation to match your ensemble's energy level. The same tune plays differently at a football game versus an indoor pep rally.

Build your pep band setlist around these tunes for consistency across the season. The variety means you can program them strategically between heavier concert pieces or use them to open rehearsals as quick engagement pieces.

• Reading notation in a marching/performance context
• Locking with synthesizer and electric bass parts
• Adapting articulation and dynamics for different venues
• Executing groove-based rhythms with precision
• Quick chart preparation and sight-reading accuracy