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LARGE PERCUSSION ENSEMBLES easy
Large Percussion
Ensembles
Easy
Begin Transmission—John Herndon. John
Herndon's Begin Transmission is an exciting work
for percussion ensemble designed for students
with about one year of experience. The mallet parts
primarily feature step-wise motion and lay very
comfortably in the key of D minor while the chimes
and timpani provide harmonic impact. In most
cases, rhythms are comprised of quarter notes and
eighth notes. The piece is written for 13 players but
fear not! Smaller groups can omit certain specified
parts down to eight players, or larger groups can
double or even triple parts for an exciting, percussive
spectacle. This work provides a great platform for
young performers to apply the skills and concepts
learned in beginning percussion literature.
10676652 Percussion Ensemble
8-13 players . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30.00
4 Bombastix—Chris Crockarell. For unpitched
percussion, Bombastix offers your ensemble of
young players the chance to have fun and flex
muscles. You may wake the neighbors with this
one, but they'll be glad you did!
10811547 Percussion Ensemble
9-21 players . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35.00
Bucket Jams—Kevin Mixon. Junkyard ensembles
are popular today because they are engaging,
relevant, and employ styles that are familiar
and motivating to students. This book includes
six easy junkyard ensembles that are perfect
for classroom music classes and instrumental
groups. Performance notes for each piece explain
style characteristics and playing techniques.
Preparatory exercises are also included. All pages
are reproducible for groups of any size, and each
piece is playable by buckets alone, by buckets
and garbage cans, or by buckets, garbage cans
and auxiliary instruments. Traditional percussion
instruments may also be used on any part. Skills
learned in these pieces are aligned with beginning
percussion methods while meeting the national and
state learning standards. An absolute Blast!
10429194 Percussion Ensemble
Collection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29.95
Classics with a Twist—arr. Chris Brooks &
Chris Crockarell. A collection of four classical works
arranged for percussion as only Row Loff can!
10674529 Percussion Ensemble
5-10 players . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30.00
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Contest Ensembles for Young Percussionists
—Murray Houllif. Collection of 10 original multiple
percussion quintets covering styles of music including
jazz, rock, classical, Latin, waltz, rudimental march
and more!
5728878 Percussion Quintet . . . . . . . . .23.95
Drum It Down—Chris Crockarell. The grooves
are infectious, the parts are playable at a grade
2 level, and only standard instruments are used.
DrumZuhBit, (scored for snare drum, tom, 4
timpani, crash cymbals, and 2 jam blocks or wood
blocks, tambourine and suspended cymbal) is a
cross between a marching cadence and a tribal
dance. The sum of the parts will truly grab your
audience!. The funk drive of Snare Necessities
(scored for 4 snare drums, tambourine, cowbell,
ride cymbal and large tom) gives 4 players the
chance to show off. Each player gets a snare drum
plus one other instrument (fist-bumps not included).
As the title implies, Timp or Metal, (scored for 4
timpani, tambourine, cowbell, ride cymbal and
suspended cymbal) trades licks between timpani
and a collection of metal instruments. The
syncopation mixed with the color contrast makes
this one come alive! Program one or program them
all! A serious bang for your buck!
10344432 Percussion Ensemble Collection
4 players. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30.00
Echoes of the Rising Sun—Brian Bailey. Echoes
of the Rising Sun is comprised of three distinct
sections of the music. Each section is introduced
and concluded by the gong and drum accent points.
The piece as a whole is Asian and African inspired
with powerful eighth notes, open harmonies, and
superimposed syncopation. Perfect for showing off
your intermediate percussionists!
10494388 Percussion Ensemble
8 players. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35.00
H The Entertainer—Scott Joplin/arr. Edward
Freytag. An easy arrangement for 6 to 8 players of
Joplin's famous ragtime piece. Lots of fun!
5362876 Percussion Ensemble
6-8 Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35.00
H Escape from Pirate Cove—Jeremy Kane. An
exciting ensemble work for the young percussion
ensemble using 12 performers. This upbeat
and very playable selection keeps a very steady
tempo throughout with a short slower section in
the middle for added musical contrast. Scored for
bells, xylophone, marimba, chimes, two timpani,
two snare drums, bass drum, crash and suspended
cymbals, gong, triangle and tambourine. Good for
both concert and festival settings!
10083701 Percussion Ensemble
12 Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35.00
H Guiro Hero—John Hearnes. Guitarists, sax players
and anyone else, get out of the spotlight. The guiro
master is here to make the crowd go crazy. You
guessed it, this piece is a guiro feature! This
extremely fun, upbeat and creative composition,
with a really good melody, will truly have your
audience stomping their feet with excitement.
About four minutes in length, this easy ensemble is
scored for bells, xylophone, vibraphone, marimba,
bass guitar, two congas, timbales with a mounted
cowbell and suspended cymbal, shaker, calves,
shekere and a Cuban-style guiro. If you are looking
for something unique and very different, this is it.
Have fun!
10083704 Percussion Ensemble
11 Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35.00
H Latin Cuisine—Lalo Davila. This collection
of four short (all less then 2 1/2 minutes)
independent selections works great for the
beginning percussion ensemble. Each piece is
very repetitive and easy to teach yet also provides
some mallet solo opportunities. Throughout each
work the melody is played on bells but may be
doubled in a higher octave on the xylophone. This
is also scored for marimba and flute can also be
added for additional texture. The hand percussion
is mostly scored for bongos, congas and timbales
with a few other hand instruments you will have
in your band room. The four selections are A La
Escuela, Just Bring the Soca, Baila Conmigo and
Por, La Ruth. Enjoy!
10083703 Percussion Ensemble Collection
7 Players. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35.00
Lattes on the House—Chris Roode. Lattes on the
House is an introductory piece written to teach the
application of beginning rhythms to a percussion
ensemble. Written for three sizes of conga drums
along with claves and tambourine, this five player
instrumentation can be easily expanded by doubling
or tripling up on each part. Various sizes of frame or
hand drums can be effective in place of the congas.
The ensemble develops grooves together and
struts its stuff building to a lengthy solo section.
You bring the espresso, have the students bring
the steamed milk, and in no time you'll be enjoying
Lattes on the House.
10435067 Percussion Quintet
with CD-ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . .30.00
Little Military Piece—Adam Bruce. Little Military
Piece was written for percussionists that have
learned the basics of playing and are beginning
to learn part independence and proper concert
instrument techniques. This drum and auxiliary
based piece will provide your ensemble with a
wealth of opportunity for developing their ensemble
skills while providing the listeners with sounds that
are reminiscent of an old military drum section.
Classy and cool!
10389075 Percussion Ensemble
7 players. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20.00
Low Tide—Ralph Hicks. A sweet and tender work
by Ralph Hicks, Low Tide evokes the gentle sounds
of the sea through sensitive swells, special wave-
like effects, unique colors, and attention to mallet
choices. The piece focuses on controlling a slow
tempo with constant dynamic contrasts. It serves as
a great way to train younger players not just how to
play percussion instruments with proper technique,
but how to play with musical sensitivity. When a
piece educates as much as it delights, you know
you have something special!
10514618 Percussion Ensemble
7-10 players . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30.00
Lullaby for PJ—Nathan Daughtrey. Lullaby for PJ is
dedicated to the composer's beautiful baby daughter.
Unlike most of the pieces in the Ignite series, this
work exposes students to playing delicately at a fairly
slow tempo. Wonderfully inspired!
10638419 Percussion Ensemble
5-9 players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29.00
March of the Emperor—Chris Brooks. An
effective, dynamic march at the easy level written
for 10 to 12 players using both keyboard and
battery percussion.
5927827 Percussion Ensemble
10- 12 Players . . . . . . . . . . . .35.00
Metal Worx—Chris Crockarell & Chris Brooks.
Here is a collection of four short pieces for your
beginning percussion ensemble. They can be
performed separately or as a single work. Metal
buckets and large metal garbage cans are the
instruments of choice. The rhythms are simple and
the timbres are fun. Your young players will look
forward to going on stage with this one!
10494403 Percussion Ensemble
4- 16 Players . . . . . . . . . . . . .30.00
More Contest Ensembles for Young
Percussionists—Murray Houllif. As a follow-up
to the popular Contest Ensembles for Young
Percussionists, this collection features 10 original
quintets for 5 performers, scored for variety of
instrumentation, including: timpani; snare drum;
bass drum; triangle and ratchet. Does not use
keyboard percussion. Selections include: One,
Two, One... March; The Clock Factory; Cinco
Amigos; The Salt and Pepper Shake; Waltz Recital;
Santa's Coming; Jazz By Five; Saint Paddle's Day
Parade; Brazilian Freight Train and Yes, Your
Funkness. Very playable!
10037324 Percussion Ensemble
Collection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24.95
Mozambique—Chris Brooks. A fantastic piece
for your beginning concert ensemble! The primal
rhythms, modal melodies, and grunts make it fun;
the basic form and well-conceived repetition make
it accessible. A winner!
5977087 Percussion Ensemble
10 Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35.00
H Percussion for Five—Carrol Butts. A classic from
the literature scored for two snare drums, tenor
drum, bass drum, and timpani.
1006717 Percussion Quintet . . . . . . . . .10.00
H Percussion Time—Quincy Hilliard & Joseph
D'Alicandro. Cure the problem of bored drummers
in your beginning band with this incredible set of
14 entertaining percussion ensemble arrangements
for young percussionists. Playable with one person
on a part or may be used with as many drummers
and mallet/keyboard players on each part as you
wish. Clever arrangements that require drummers
to read rhythms independently while having a great
time! Flexible instrumentation uses percussion
instruments found in any beginning band room
plus non-traditional instruments such as cardboard
boxes, trash cans, metal pans, etc.
8604264 Percussion Ensemble
Collection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Puzzle Pieces—Josh Gottry. Puzzle Pieces is a
minimalist work that allows the performers to be
part of the composition process. Rather than a
traditional score and parts, each player is given
three sets of measures and a final measure. Once
the conductor sets the tempo, each player decides
which measure(s) to play out of each set and for
how long. As they progress, the measures become
more intense rhythmically until the conductor cues
the final measure and all players end the piece in
unison. Clever, fun and creatively inspiring!
10289360 Percussion Ensemble . . . . . . .20.00
H Rhythmsicles—Various Composers. This
collection of eight concert ensembles is written for
six players and structured so each player is given
the opportunity to play battery percussion (snare,
bass drum, cymbals), timpani, mallet percussion
and auxiliary hand percussion instruments. Set-up
guides and helpful instrument substitutions make
this package the quintessential educational tool
for teaching and motivating the young percussion
ensemble. The package includes a conductor's
score and six individual part books, MP3 audio files
are available through the publisher's website.
5820295 Percussion Sextet
Complete set. . . . . . . . . . . . . .85.00
l Hal Leonard Drumset Method, Book 1—Kennan Wylie &
Gregg Bissonette.
Designed for anyone just learning to play the drumset, this
comprehensive and easy-to-use beginner's guide is based on years of teaching
drum students of all ages. It includes hours of audio tracks for demonstration
and play-along, plus video lessons by drum master Gregg Bissonette! Lessons
include: drum setup & fundamentals; tuning & maintenance; basic music reading;
grips & strokes; coordination & basic techniques; basic beats for many styles of
music; 8th notes, 16th notes, dotted notes & triplets; drum fills and more.
10862573 Drum Set Method Book/Online Media Access . . . . . . . . . . . . .16.99
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Hal Leonard Drumset Method, Book 2—Kennan Wylie &
Gregg Bissonette.
Designed for anyone just learning to play the drumset, Book
2 of this instruction method continues building on the fundamentals from Book
1 and moves forward into more challenging styles and techniques. Includes
hours of audio tracks for demonstration and play-along, plus video lessons by
drum master Gregg Bissonette. Lessons include: limb independence; half-time
grooves; syncopation; funk grooves; ghost notes; jazz drumming; chart reading;
drum soloing; brush playing and much more.
10862574 Drum Set Method Book/Online Media Access . . . . . . . . . . . . .16.99
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Hal Leonard Drumset Method Complete Edition (Books 1 & 2)—
Kennan Wylie & Gregg Bissonette.
Designed for anyone just learning to play
the drumset, this comprehensive and easy-to-use beginner's method is based
on years of teaching drum students of all ages. The two books in this complete
edition each include hours of audio tracks for demonstration and play-along, plus
video lessons by drum master Gregg Bissonette! Lessons in Book 1 include:
drum setup & fundamentals; tuning & maintenance; basic music reading; grips &
strokes; coordination & basic techniques; basic beats for many styles of music;
8th notes, 16th notes, dotted notes & triplets; drum fills and more. Lessons
in Book 2 include: limb independence; half-time grooves; syncopation; funk
grooves; ghost notes; jazz drumming; chart reading; drum soloing; brush playing
and much more.
10862575 Drum Set Method Book/Online Media Access . . . . . . . . . . . . .27.50
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An awesome new drum set method from
Kennan Wylie and Gregg Bissonette
Hal Leonard
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