Chris Brooks
Chris Brooks is Vice-President of Row-Loff Productions, a percussion publishing company he co-founded with Chris Crockarell in 1990. With hundreds of titles on prescribed music lists in nine states, Row-Loff began with marching percussion ensembles, expanded into concert percussion literature in 1993, and added solos along with a wide selection of instruction books. Known for its clever parodies of pop culture in its marketing CDs, Row-Loff was one of the first in the percussion industry to use audio examples to promote its music.
A 1974 graduate of McGavock High School in Nashville, Brooks began playing drums professionally at age 16. From his jingle work in the recording studio to his live performances with artists such as Toni Tennille, the Smothers Brothers and Lucie Arnaz, these musical experiences influenced Brooks as he began composing percussion ensembles. Brooks, along with partner Crockarell, writes about two-thirds of Row-Loff’s percussion catalog. He has written over six dozen original ensembles – including Millennium, performed at Carnegie Hall in March 2013 by the Monterey High School Percussion Ensemble from Lubbock, Texas – co-written several dozen more, and arranged over 30 pieces for percussion. Brooks and Crockarell also wrote and released The Snare Drummer’s Toolbox (The Absolute Method for Snare Drum) in 2010.
Works by Chris Brooks
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Puttin’ Out The Cat
Easy Percussion Ensemble w/Rhythm Section$30.00- Level: Easy/Grade II
- Players: 8-9
- Length: 2:20
- State Lists: Georgia, Virginia
Instrumentation: Xylophone, Vibes, Bells (Optional), Drum Set, Electric Bass, Keyboard/Synthesizer, Cowbell, Tambourine, Vibraslap, Finger Cymbals, (2) Congas
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Quattro of Trios
A Collection of 4 Grade II Percussion Trios from The Blast-Off Series A Tres of Bells (1:40) It’s About Tom (1:27) Caught in a Snare (1:34) Bucket Brawl (1:25)$40.00- Level: Easy/Grade II
- Players: 3
- Length: 6:06
Instrumentation:
- A Tres of Bells (1:40) - (3) Bell Kits
- It's About Tom (1:27) - (3) Toms (pitched high, medium & low)
- Caught in a Snare (1:34) - (3) Snare Drums (pitched high, medium & low)
- Bucket Brawl (1:25) - (3) Five Gallon Plastic Buckets
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Quattrosicles
Never to disappoint, RLP brings another tasty treat to the ’Sicles library! Quattrosicles provides a diverse array of percussive magic. From hand drums to Boomwhackers®, buckets & ladders to marching percussion, this collection will keep any percussion section stimulated throughout [...]$65.00- Players: 4
Instrumentation: Xylophone, Marimba (4 1/3 octave), Vibes, (3) Timpani, Snare Drum, (3) Toms, Drum Set, Suspended Cymbals, Splash Cymbal, Ride Cymbal, Crash Cymbal, Hi Hat, Bongos, Guiro, Claves, (4) Hand Drums, Cowbells, Wood or Jam Blocks, (5) Temple Blocks, Sleigh Bells, Tambourine (mounted & regular), Vibra Slap, Mark Tree, Marching Snare, Marching Tenors, (2) or (4) Marching Bass Drums, 1 Set Diatonic Boomwhackers, (2) 5-rung Metal Ladders, (2) 5-gallon Plastic Buckets
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Rainin’ Steel
- Level: Medium/Grade IV
- Players: 4-20
- Length: 1:00
From Galvanized Grooves (not sold individually)
Instrumentation: Cans, cans, cans, cans, buckets, buckets and more buckets.
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Rapid Transit
Medium-Advanced Concert Ensemble$45.00- Level: Medium-Advanced/Grade V
- Players: 16-17
- Length: 3:33
- State Lists: Florida, Texas
Instrumentation: Bells, Xylophone, 4 Octave Marimba, Vibes, (2) Timpani, Piccolo Snare Drum, Concert Snare Drum, Ride Cymbal, Concert Bass Drum, Large Tom, China Cymbal, Large Metal Garbage Can, Sleigh Bells, Tam Tam, Large Crowbar, Suspended Cymbal, Temple Blocks, Tambourine
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Razzle Dazzle
Easy Marching Feature$45.00- Level: Easy/Grade II
- Length: 1:09
Instrumentation: Snare, Tenors, Cymbals, Bass Drums, Bells, Xylo, Woodblock, Suspended Cymbal, Siren Whistle, Tuba Section
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Rhythmsicles
A Collection of 8 Concert Ensembles for Six Young Percussionists! This package includes: Complete set of 8 ensembles Conductor’s score 6 individual player books The ensembles are written for six players and structured so each player is given the opportunity [...]$85.00- Players: 6
- State Lists: Florida, Missouri, Ohio, Texas, Wisconsin
Instrumentation: Mixed as per each ensemble.
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Ritual of the Tribe
Medium Concert Ensemble$45.00- Level: Medium/Grade IV
- Players: 11-12
- Length: 2:37
- State Lists: Arkansas, Indiana, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin
Instrumentation: Piccolo Snare, Concert Snare, Fat Snare, Field Drum, Bass Drum, Pang Cymbal, (3) Concert Toms, Bass Drum w/pedal, Brake Drum, Suspended Cymbal, Gong, Triangle, (4) Timpani, Tambourine, Mark Tree
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Rockata and Fugue
Easy Marching Feature$40.00- Level: Easy/Grade II
- Length: :48
Instrumentation: Snare, Tenors, Cymbals, Bass Drums, Bells, Xylo, Suspended Cymbal, Tambourine, Cowbell, Triangle, Optional (2) Timpani
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Rockin’ Robin
Medium Marching Feature$55.00- Level: Medium/Grade IV
- Length: 1:45
Instrumentation: Snare, Tenors, Cymbals, Bass Drums, Bells, Xylo, Marimba, Vibes, Hi Hat, (2) Toms, Cowbell, Tambourine, Sus Cym
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Rolling Blackout
Medium Marching Feature$50.00- Level: Medium/Grade IV
- Length: 1:09
Instrumentation: Snare, Tenors, Cymbals, Bass Drums, Bells, Xylophone, Marimba, Vibes, (2) Timpani, China Cymbal, Suspended Cymbal
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Sans Rival
Advanced Marching Feature$55.00- Level: Advanced/Grade VI
- Length: 1:29
Instrumentation: Snare, Tenors, Cymbals, Bass Drums, Bells, Xylo, Marimba, Vibes, (3) Timpani, Pang Cym, Sus Cym, Tambourine w/head, Mark Tree, Gong, Concert BD
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Santa’s in the House
Easy Christmas Ensemble This medley includes: Jolly Old St. Nicholas Up on the Housetop Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town$40.00- Level: Easy/Grade II
- Players: 12-14
- Length: 3:36
Instrumentation: Bells, Xylophone, 4 Octave Marimba, (4) Timpani, Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Crash Cymbals, Suspended Cymbal, Triangle, Temple Blocks, Mounted Tambourine, Crasher, Sleigh Bells, Siren Whistle, Drum Set, Electric or Keyboard Bass
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Seven Come Eleven
Medium-Advanced Concert Ensemble$40.00- Level: Medium-Advanced/Grade V
- Players: 7
- Length: 4:30
- State Lists: Indiana, New York, Texas
Instrumentation: Bells, Xylophone, Vibes, Marimba (4 octave), (4) Timpani, Bass Guitar, Drum Set, Large Gong, Suspended Cymbal, Congas, Ribbon Crasher, Jam Block, Shaker
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Shongaloo Ramble
Easy-Medium Concert Ensemble$35.00- Level: Easy-Medium/Grade III
- Players: 9-11
- Length: 3:33
- State Lists: Arkansas, Indiana, Wisconsin
Instrumentation: Bells, Xylophone, 4 Octave Marimba, Snare Drum, Concert Bass Drum, Crash Cymbals, Siren Whistle, (2) Temple Blocks, Wood Block, Washboard, Large Bulb Horn, Splash Cymbal, Ratchet, Tambourine, (2) Cowbells
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Short Stack
- Level: Medium/Grade IV
- Players: 4-20
- Length: :50
From Galvanized Grooves (not sold individually)
Instrumentation: Cans, cans, cans, cans, buckets, buckets and more buckets.
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Shufflin’
Shufflin’ is a collection from Row-Loff’s Blast Off Series. The package contains 3 ensembles and is a practice in one player “shufflin'” more than one instrument.$40.00- Level: Grades I & Grades II
- Players: 4
- Length: 6:11
Instrumentation: Marchin’ Around - by John R. Hearnes (2:11/Grade I) Marimba/Xylophone, Vibes/Bells, (2) Concert Toms, Suspended Cymbal, Snare Drum, Bass Drum Struttin’ Around - by Chris Brooks (2:25/Grade I) Marimba/Xylophone, Vibes/Bells, (2) Timpani, Suspended Cymbal, Vibraslap, (2) Hand Drums, Mounted Cowbell, Mounted Tambourine, Snare Drum, Floor Tom Clownin’ Around - by Chris Crockarell (1:35/Grade II) Snare Drum, Cowbell, (2) Timpani, (3) Temple or Jam Blocks, Bass Drum, Suspended Cymbal, Splash Cymbal, Slide Whistle, Duck Call, Ratchet, Ride Cymbal
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Siesta
Medium Marching Feature$50.00- Level: Medium/Grade IV
- Length: 1:31
Instrumentation: Snare, Tenors, Cymbals, Bass Drums, Bells, Xylo, Marimba, Vibes, (4) Timpani, Triangle, Guiro, Vibra Slap, Suspended Cymbal, Concert Snare Drum, Ride Cymbal
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Siesta Dance
- Level: Easy/Grade II
- Players: 4
- Length: 2:03
From Los Cabos Suite (not sold individually)
Instrumentation: 2 Keyboards, Shaker, Timbales, Guiro
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Silent Samba
- Level: Medium-Advanced/Grade V
- Players: 4
- Length: 3:29
From Christmas Gig, The (not sold individually)
Instrumentation: Bells, Vibes, 4 1/3 Octave Marimba, Triangle