Format : Listening CD
SKU: TA.TSPCE17-016
John Willmarth's Rhythm Rocket is a great piece for beginning percussion performers. It comes with two versions--short and long. Both versions are accompanied by funky and fun play-along tracks that will keep even the squirreliest of children focused! In both versions the performers can customize their own instrumentation with anything that can yield two different sounds (e.g., buckets, music stands, or even stools). The short version is geared towards elementary school students or first-time performers, and can be played using sticks or hands on drums like tubanos, djembes, or bongos. The long version requires sticks and is a tad more involved. Both versions remain attainable and fun! This piece comes as a professionally printed and bound score and includes a play-along audio accompaniment along with individual parts in PDF format for printing or for tablet viewing.
SKU: AP.47509S
UPC: 038081547039. English.
A Latin-pop original, that's kind of funky, targeted at the skilled high school level. It's played around 176 BPM with lead trumpet range to written high C. Sample solos are provided for all instruments and the Latin percussion part includes bongos, congas, cowbell, and shaker. Optional vibes, flute, F horn, and tuba. It's very hip!
SKU: AP.47509
UPC: 038081547022. English.
SKU: KN.52360S
As recorded by the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra on their album New Life, a slow rubato intro sets up the irresistible funky rock groove that makes this an enduring favorite with better bands. Tenor, trumpet and drums/congas are the designated soloists, but additional players can be featured if desired. A drum solo in the final four bars provides a dramatic finish. Duration 8:30.
