OPEN-CLOSE-OPEN: American Contest Solos for Snare Drum

Guy G. Gauthreaux (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Guy G. Gauthreaux
• Audio CD (October 1, 1999)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Guy G. Gauthreaux
• ASIN: B00004YKUC
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #263,637 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Three Camps

2. Downfall of Paris

3. The Connecticut Halftime

4. Hell on the Wabash

5. Grandfather’s Clock

6. The General

7. Battin’ Em Out

8. 2040 Sortie

9. Six Unaccompanied Solos for Snare Drum I

10. Six Unaccompanied Solos for Snare Drum II

11. Six Unaccompanied Solos for Snare Drum III

12. Six Unaccompanied Solos for Snare Drum IV

13. Six Unaccompanied Solos for Snare Drum V

14. Six Unaccompanied Solos for Snare Drum VI

15. My Friend Norman

16. Three Dances I

17. Three Dances II

18. Three Dances III

19. March for Two Drums

20. Stamina

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Editorial Reviews

Andrea Byrd, Modern Drummer, November 2000

“A snare drum CD? It’s about time...Hear how versatile and musical the snare drum can be with dynamics, snares off, brushes, stick clicks, etc...

Product Description

Finally there is a professional recording of classic snare drum solos! OPEN-CLOSE-OPEN is an invaluable resource tool for percussion teachers, band directors, and students. Twenty great solos, masterfully performed on a Gladstone snare drum, are conveniently presented in chronological order. The first six contest solos also include traditional fife and bass drum accompaniments. Complete with historical notes, this CD is a must for every snare drum enthusiast.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A+ Snare Drum Work!!!, May 24, 2001

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Jim Johnston (Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: OPEN-CLOSE-OPEN: American Contest Solos for Snare Drum (Audio CD)

This is a fantastic album. It's an absolute must for any student or enthusiast of drumming. The snare drum solos on this recording are executed flawlessly and serve as an excellent study reference filling a real void. Mr. Gauthreaux has obviously spent a lot of time working on his craft. There are some wonderful classics performed, including 'Three Camps', 'Downfall of Paris', and my favourite 'Grandfather's Clock'. The sound of the recording is also excellent and very "true" to the instruments used (love that Gladstone Snare). It's about time somebody recorded these solos - great job!!!!