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Competition Solos, Book 3 Mallet Percussion: Mallet Percussion Book & CD

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Competition Solos, Book 3 Mallet Percussion: Mallet Percussion Book & CD

Competition Solos, Book 3 Mallet Percussion: Mallet Percussion Book & CD

By Floyd O. Harris

Grade: 3.5

Item: 36-50362006
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The practical collection of competition solos that are included in this book were selected from state competition lists throughout the United States. While each selection is included on the list of at least one state, check with your director, private instructor or state music association to confirm that your desired solo is an approved selection in your state. The piano book includes alternate accompaniments for instruments of different pitch and therefore can be used for any instrument in the book three series. Codes to download audio are included on each solo book. Titles included: Brass Bangles; Caprice; Dancing Silhouettes; Evening in the Country; Ocean Beach (Valse); Polka from Bartered Bride; Viennese Sonata No. 4 (Rondo).

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Additional Details
Series: LudwigMasters Mallet Solo Series
Publisher: Keiser Productions, Inc.
ISBN10: 1-58-106982-0
ISBN13: 978-1-58-106982-2
UPC: 660355199950
SKU: 36-50362006
Instrumentation: Mallet Percussion

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Why we love this

Harris drew from actual state competition syllabi to build this collection, so every solo carries real competitive relevance rather than generic filler. The seven pieces span distinct musical characters and technical challenges, giving students genuine variety to explore within a single book. Mallet percussionists at this level finally have curated repertoire designed specifically for their instrument, not arrangements of works written for other ensembles.

What to expect

These solos blend European character pieces with light virtuosity, featuring melodies that sing on the vibraphone or marimba alongside rhythmic figures that demand clean articulation. The accompaniments support rather than overwhelm, letting the soloist's tone quality and phrasing choices shape each performance.

Who it's for

Mallet percussionists preparing for state or regional competitions, particularly those working in private lessons or in programs where solo preparation is part of the curriculum. This book is also ideal for teachers building a solo library that reflects actual contest requirements rather than guessing which pieces will be approved.

How to get the most out of it

  • Download the audio files using the codes included in your book; use them to calibrate tempo and phrasing before rehearsing without accompaniment.
  • Map the dynamic contours in pieces like Evening in the Country before the first run-through; mallet control at this grade demands planning, not reaction.
  • Pay close attention to the accompaniment book's alternate voicings. If your piano accompanist is unfamiliar with mallet percussion timbre, let them hear the audio so they understand the balance you need.
  • In the valses and character pieces, lock the subdivision mentally first; mallet rebound naturally wants to rush when the accompaniment settles into a lilting groove.

How to use it

Assign one or two pieces from this collection to students preparing auditions or competitions; confirm with your state music association that your chosen solo meets current requirements. Use Brass Bangles or Polka from Bartered Bride as recital openers when you need pieces that grab attention quickly without extended technical display.

Skills your students will build

  • Controlling mallet rebound in moderate tempo passages
  • Shaping melodic lines across the full range of the instrument
  • Reading and responding to piano accompaniment cues
  • Executing clear articulation in rhythmic figures (polka rhythms, valse patterns)
  • Interpreting stylistic nuance in European character pieces

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