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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Dance of the Swans
- Players: 6
- Length: 2:11
- State Lists: Florida, Missouri, Ohio, Texas, Wisconsin
From Rhythmsicles (not sold individually)
Instrumentation: Bells, Xylophone, (4) Octave Marimba, (2) Timpani, Snare Drum, (2) Temple Blocks, Suspended Cymbal, Triangle, Crash Cymbals
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Danza Italiano
- Players: 6
- Length: 2:33
From Boomsicles (not sold individually)
Instrumentation: 2 1/2 octaves chromatic Boomwhackers
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De Clave Mon
- Level: Easy/Grade II
- Players: 4
- Length: 1:54
From Los Cabos Suite (not sold individually)
Instrumentation: 1 Keyboard, Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Bongos
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Deck the Halls
- Level: Easy/Grade II
- Players: 5
- Length: 1:22
From Groovin’ With Papa Noel (not sold individually)
Instrumentation: 2 Keyboard parts, Snare Drum, Ride Cymbal, Guiro, Vibra Slap, (3) Timpani
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Deck The Halls for Boomwhackers®
From the Icesicles Collection (not sold individually)- Players: 6
- Length: 2:16
From Icesicles (not sold individually)
Instrumentation: Boomwhackers® Needed: (2 sets) C Diatonic, (2 sets) Chromatic, (1 set) Treble Extension, (2 sets) Octavators Purchase this entire set through Row-Loff and receive 10% off!
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Double Dribble
Medium Novelty Ensemble$30.00- Level: Medium/Grade IV
- Players: 6
- Length: 3:46
Instrumentation: (5) Basketballs, Police Whistle, Samba Whistle
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Drum Line Technique I
12 Warm-Ups & 4 Cadences (Easy to Medium)$40.00- Level: Easy/Grade II to Medium/Grade IV
Instrumentation: Snares, Tenors, Cymbals, 3, 4 or 5 Bass Drums, Auxiliary Percussion. Complete audio download available with warm-ups recorded at two tempos.
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Drum Line Technique II
12 Warm-Ups & 4 Cadences (Medium to Advanced)$40.00- Level: Medium-Advanced/Grade V
Instrumentation: Snares, Tenors, Cymbals, 3, 4 or 5 Bass Drums, Auxiliary Percussion. Complete audio download available with warm-ups recorded at two tempos.
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Easy WDL Concert Show 1
Marisa’s Merengue (1st 1:17 – from Rhythmsicles), Katie’s Bossa, Mambo Schmambo (from Rhythmsicles)$115.00- Level: Easy-Medium/Grade III
- Length: 5:28
Instrumentation: Bells, Xylophone, Marimba, Ride Cymbal, Triangle, Hi Hat, (2) Cowbells, Floor Tom, Police Whistle, Congas, Bongos, Shaker, Triangle, Claves, Vibra Slap, Guiro, (2) Snare Drums, Concert Bass Drum, (2) Timpani, (2) Concert Toms, Wood Block, Crash Cymbal
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Easy WDL Show 1
Boogie Man, DeJa Voodoo, Mo Diddley, Groove Machine$180.00- Level: Easy-Medium/Grade III
- Length: 5:05
Instrumentation: Snare, Tenors, Cymbals, Bass Drums, Bells, Xylophone, Cowbell, Suspended Cymbal, Tambourine, Vibra Slap, Hi Hat, Police Whistle, (2) Toms, Mark Tree, Siren Whistle, Shaker
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Easy WDL Show 10
Schwanky, Trash Mob, Crossfire from Backpack O’ Cadences, Tocando Mi Timbal$170.00- Level: Easy-Medium/Grade III
- Length: 4:10
Instrumentation: Snare, Tenors, Crash Cymbals, Bass Drums, Bells, Xylophone, Marimba, Vibes, (3) Timpani, Suspended Cymbals, (3) Concert Toms, Mark Tree, Tambourine, Cabasa, Claves, Brake Drum, Shaker, Mounted Cowbell, Homemade Shaker, Bass Guitar, Timbales, Bongos, Samba Whistle, Concert Bass Drum, Congas, Surdo, 20 or 30 Gallon Metal Garbage Cans, Metal Garbage Can Lids, 5 Gallon Plastic Buckets, Large Rubber Garbage Can or Floor Tom
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Easy WDL Show 2
Xylophobia, Cuban Breeze, Funkey Monkey, Hipster$180.00- Level: Easy-Medium/Grade III
- Length: 4:49
Instrumentation: Snare, Tenors, Cymbals, Bass Drums, Bells, Xylophone, Cowbell, Tambourine, Ratchet, Vibra Slap, Hi Hat, Shaker, Suspended Cymbal, Siren Whistle, Police Whistle, Samba Whistle, Claves, Triangle, Maracas, Ride Cymbal, Guiro
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Easy WDL Show 3
Get Loose Mother Goose, Can’t Stop M’ Leg, Bongorama, Afro Three$180.00- Level: Easy-Medium/Grade III
- Length: 5:15
Instrumentation: Snare, Tenors, Cymbals, Bass Drums, Bells, Xylophone, Marimba, Vibra Slap, Siren Whistle, Hi Hat, Ratchet, (2) Suspended Cymbals, Tambourine, Wood Block, Splash Cymbal, (2) Toms, (3) Cowbells, Police Whistle, Agogo Bells, Bongos, Cabasa, Ride Cymbal
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Easy WDL Show 4
CANtastik, Shoe Bop, Leetul Reekee, Boom-wacka-wacka-wacka-Boom$180.00- Level: Easy-Medium/Grade III
- Length: 5:33
Instrumentation: Snare, Tenors, Cymbals, Bass Drums, Bells, Xylophone, Tambourine, Floor Tom, Vibra Slap, Suspended Cymbal, Metal Garbage Cans, (3) Timpani, Cowbell, Samba Whistle, Agogo Bells, Shaker, (2) Toms (or garbage can lid) & Ride Cymbal for each snare player
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Easy WDL Show 5
Rockata & Fugue, Jumpstreet, Bashin’, Jorge El Loco$180.00- Level: Easy-Medium/Grade III
- Length: 5:00
Instrumentation: Snare, Tenors, Cymbals, Bass Drums, Bells, Xylophone, Suspended Cymbal, Tambourine, Cowbell, Triangle, (2) Timpani, Ride Cymbal, Toms (1 per snare player), Vibraslap, Shakers, 20 or 30 Gallon Metal Trash Cans, Metal Pots, 5 Gallon Plastic Buckets (Canbots !), Police Whistle, Low Tom, Slide Whistle, Splash Cymbal, Siren Whistle, (2) Temple Blocks, Slapstick, Concert BD, Duck Call
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Easy WDL Show 6
Bongo Louie, Gotta Have It Hot, Mozambique, Traffic Jam$170.00- Level: Easy-Medium/Grade III
- Length: 5:10
Instrumentation: Snare, Tenors, Crash Cymbals, Bass Drums, Bells, Xylophone, 4 Octave Marimba, (3) African Drums, (2) Djembes, (4) Timpani, Snare Drum, Concert Bass Drum, Large China Cymbal, Large Tom, Bongos, Tam Tam, Medium Shaker, Large Metal Shaker, Metal Guiro or Shakere, (2) Cowbells, Siren Whistle, Tambourine, Agogo Bells, Samba Whistle, Hi Hat, Claves, Vibra Slap
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Easy WDL Show 7
Walk The Walk, Pez, Tito’s Taxicab, Heavy Metal Jam$180.00- Level: Easy-Medium/Grade III
- Length: 5:10
Instrumentation: Snare, Tenors, Cymbals, Bass Drums, Bells, Xylophone, Suspended Cymbal, Tambourine, Cowbell, Siren Whistle, Slapstick, Ride Cymbal, Ratchet, Wood Block, Timbales, Claves, Agogo Bells, Shaker, Police Whistle, Hi Hat, 30 Gallon Trash Cans w/Lids (one can per snare & tenor player)
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Easy WDL Show 9
Rockata & Fugue, Will William Tell, Tom Tom Tomahawk, Boo-Ray$155.00- Level: Easy-Medium/Grade III
- Length: 4:03
Instrumentation: Snare, Tenors, Cymbals, Bass Drums, Bells, Xylo, Marimba, (2) Timpani, Suspended Cymbals, Tambourine, Cowbell, Triangle, (2) Temple Blocks, Siren Whistle, Concert Bass Drum, (2) Toms for each Snare Player (Tenor players share the Toms with the Snare players), Multiple Congas/Djembes
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Echoes of Babylon
Medium-Advanced Percussion Ensemble$55.00- Level: Medium-Advanced/Grade V
- Players: 15
- Length: 5:02
- State Lists: Indiana, Texas, Wisconsin
Instrumentation: Bells, Xylophone, (2) 4 & 1/3 Octave Marimbas, (2) Vibraphones, Chimes, (5) Timpani, Snare Drum, Concert Bass Drum, Crash Cymbals, (3) Concert Toms, Djembe, Suspended Cymbal, Mark Tree, China Cymbal, Tam Tam, Brake Drum, Large Shaker
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Emerald Rainbow
- Level: Easy-Medium/Grade III
- Players: 3
- Length: 3:28
- State Lists: Missouri
From Trisicles (not sold individually)
Instrumentation: Vibes, Large Triangle, Bells, Small Triangle, Ride Cymbal, Mark Tree, Mounted Tambourine, Medium Triangle, Chimes