ROW-LOFF JUST DESSERTS - EDWARD FREYTAG

Row-Loff Just Desserts by Edward Freytag

ROW-LOFF Just Desserts by Edward Freytag is the ultimate follow-up and companion to the widely respected The Rudimental Cookbook. Packed with musicality, technical challenges, and modern rudimental vocabulary, this collection delivers 25 powerful snare drum solos ranging from easy to extremely advanced—perfect for developing hands, chops, and performance confidence.

Designed for the serious rudimental drummer, Just Desserts includes exercises, an extensive hybrid rudiment list, and solos written by some of the hottest names in marching percussion today. Many of the included works are championship-caliber solos, making this book an outstanding choice for auditions, solo festivals, recitals, and competitive performance preparation.

To take the learning even further, Just Desserts now includes a performance CD, allowing players to hear these solos brought to life by elite performers such as: Matt Savage, Edward Freytag, Dustin Schletzer, and Brad Beal.

Key Features

• Collection of 25 rudimental snare drum solos
• Difficulty range from easy to extremely advanced
• Includes technical exercises to support solo development
• Features an up-to-date and extensive hybrid rudiment list
• Solos written by top modern rudimental drummers and educators
• Includes several championship-level solos
• Performance CD included for reference and inspiration
• Great companion volume to The Rudimental Cookbook

Benefits

• Builds real-world performance skills through musically demanding solo literature
• Improves <strong+>chop development, control, and endurance across multiple difficulty levels
• Perfect for audition preparation (high school, college, drum corps, indoor)
• Helps players master modern hybrid rudiments and vocabulary
• Performance CD provides authentic interpretation and phrasing guidance
• Ideal for festival solos, competition, and private lesson repertoire

Featured Writers & Contributors

This book includes works by many respected rudimental performers and educators, including:

• Edward Freytag (Author of The Rudimental Cookbook)
• Mickey Burmer (Bluecoats, Carolina Crown, Phantom Regiment)
• Dennis DeLucia (DCI Hall of Fame / World Drum Corps Hall of Fame)
• Stacey Duggan (Star of Indiana / Percussion Tech at Indiana University)
• Mike Lynch (Lassiter High School / Southwind, Sky Ryders)
• John Maines (Southwind / Jacksonville State University)
• Jonathan Morrell (Phantom Regiment, Music City Mystique)
• Matt Savage (Bluecoats / University of North Carolina)
• Derek Schletzer (Bluecoats, Music City Mystique)
• Dustin Schletzer (Santa Clara Vanguard Snare Tech)
• Staci Stokes (Educational Artists Manager / Pro-Mark Corporation)

About Row-Loff Productions

Row-Loff Productions is one of the most trusted and respected names in marching percussion education. Known for publishing high-quality rudimental books, solo collections, and ensemble materials, Row-Loff titles are used by students, educators, and performers across the marching arts—from beginning percussionists to world-class drumline competitors. Their books are designed to build technique, musicianship, and modern rudimental vocabulary with materials that translate directly into real performance settings.

Perfect For

• Marching percussion students
• Drumline audition prep (college, DCI, WGI)
• Solo & ensemble festivals
• Private lesson curriculum
• Advanced rudimental development

Take Your Rudimental Playing to the Next Level

If The Rudimental Cookbook helped build your foundation, Row-Loff Just Desserts is where you test your skill, refine your style, and perform at a championship level. With modern solo writing, elite contributors, and a performance CD for reference, this is essential literature for any serious snare drummer.