Akrodha meaning ‘freedom from anger’ in Sanskrit was commissioned for international Percussion soloist Jonny Axelsson and written in 1998. Of this work composer Volans says ‘What would appear as a fairly moderate piece forKeyboard is amplified a hundredfold in difficulty and effect when translated into drum music…I had it turned out written an unspeakably difficult piece.’ The sheet music includes specific instructions on instrumentation andtonality ‘A pentatonic or diatonic scale is to be avoided’ though it is clear that the performer has some leeway to make his own choices of elements to create the sounds.Kevin Volans is a twentieth century composer andpianist who was born in South Africa and has had a variety of inspirational experiences including time spent studying with Karlheinz Stockhausen association with the New Simplicity movement research into African music andmany non-musical friendships and influences. Some of his most celebrated work have been his String quartets.

Suitable for young children aged 3-7 this book allows everyone to join in playing and singing along to familiar songs with simple percussion instruments. A free CD providing the backing and accompaniments is included toplay-along to. Barry hart talks you through each instrument: how to hold and play it to produce the best sound and tips for very young children to play in time. This book can be used in conjunction with Children's PercussionSet Rucksack (Item code: 9030440) which contains all the instruments used in the book. For Voice with Piano Lyrics and Chord symbols.

K. G. Cape Town by Mike Rossi arranged for three wind instruments and percussion. In this piece the wind instruments whirl over a pedal with the drums navigating between solo and accompaniment.K. G. Cape Town is dedicated to Rossi's friend the drummer Kevin Gibson.