A 1989 publication, 'Petite Suite' is a duet for early intermediate snare drummers. But it's not just a "straight" snare drum piece. In it, Kettle introduces developing players to the use of different areas of the drum, a variety of different strokes and the notation used to indicate these variations. This is not only an excellent pedagogical tool, but also a charming piece!

The Second Petite Suite takes up where the first Suite left off. It introduces one new effect and one new notation indication and is slightly more difficult. As with the first Suite, the movements may be performed individually or as a group.

Rupert Kettle has done it again! The author of many well-known and popular works for percussion has written a piece for two drumset players playing one drumset.

Rudimental Rascals, dedicated "to Solo and Ensemble Festival Adjudicators Everywhere," includes some great musical jokes. The tempo marking is "a shaky 108"; the piece begins with an audible count-off in the wrong rhythm; the players strike themselves and each other; a stick is dropped. But it's not just fun! The piece is also challenging technically and musically.

Scored for "four percussionists and tableware," inspired by John Cage's 'Living Room Music'. As the composer explains, "Dining Room Music" uses Cage's rhythmic structures, but in reverse order....

Any or all of the 'Three Etudes for Snare Drum' would be an excellent choice for a festival or competition. These are serious, difficult and interesting solos, presenting serious snare drummers with a variety of opportunities to improve their skill and finesse.

Kettle's 'Four Solos for Snare Drum' use various playing areas of the snare drum, as well as an assortment of sticks, brushes and bare hands in order to maximize the timbral possibilities of the snare drum. This is a challenging and musical work, well worth the attention of the serious snare drummer. 'Four Solos' was published by Studio 4 Music in 1987.