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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Good King Wenceslas
- Level: Easy/Grade II
- Players: 5
- Length: 1:49
From Groovin’ With Papa Noel (not sold individually)
Instrumentation: 2 Keyboard parts, Snare Drum, Ride Cymbal, Ratchet, Bongos, Splash Cymbal, (3) Timpani
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Goodbye Look, The
Advanced Percussion Ensemble w/Rhythm Section$45.00- Level: Advanced/Grade VI
- Players: 11
- Length: 4:50
- State Lists: Arkansas, Indiana, Virginia
Instrumentation: Bells, Xylophone, Marimba, Vibes, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drum Set, Triangle, Suspended Cymbal, Ride Cymbal, Vibraslap, Cowbell, Timbales, Shaker, Congas, Tambourine
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Groove Machine
Easy Marching Feature$45.00- Level: Easy/Grade II
- Length: 1:22
Instrumentation: Snare, Tenors, Cymbals, Bass Drums, Bells, Xylo, Vibra Slap, Siren Whistle, Shaker, Tambourine, Cowbell, Suspended Cymbal
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Groove Thang
Easy Marching Feature$45.00- Level: Easy/Grade II
- Length: 1:20
Instrumentation: Snare, Tenors, Cymbals, Bass Drums, Bells, Xylo, Cowbell, Tambourine, Hi Hat, Agogo Bells, Vibra Slap, Police Whistle
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Groovesicles
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, Texas
Instrumentation: Mixed as per each ensemble.
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Groovin’ With Papa Noel
A Collection of 3 Grade II Christmas Ensembles with a Latin Flavor from The Blast-Off Series Deck The Halls (1:22) O Come Three Kings (1:53) Good King Wenceslas (1:49)$40.00- Level: Easy/Grade II
- Players: 5-7
- Length: 5:09
Instrumentation:
- Deck The Halls (1:22) - 2 Keyboard parts, Snare Drum, Ride Cymbal, Guiro, Vibra Slap, (3) Timpani
- O Come Three Kings (1:53) - 2 Keyboard parts, Snare Drum, Tom, Finger Cymbals, Suspended Cymbal, (3) Timpani
- Good King Wenceslas (1:49) - 2 Keyboard parts, Snare Drum, Ride Cymbal, Ratchet, Bongos, Splash Cymbal, (3) Timpani
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Gunga Galunga
Easy-Medium Concert Ensemble$25.00- Level: Easy-Medium/Grade III
- Players: 5
- Length: 3:56
- State Lists: Texas
Instrumentation: Snare Drum, China Cymbal, Concert Bass Drum, Brake Drum, Gong, Medium Pitched Hand Drum, Mounted Tambourine, Hi Hat, Suspended Cymbal, (3) Timpani, Large Shaker
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Hidden Agenda
Medium Marching Feature$45.00- Level: Medium/Grade IV
- Length: :51
Instrumentation: Snare, Tenors, Crash Cymbals, Bass Drums, Bells, Xylophone, 4 Octave Marimba (2 players), (2) Vibes , (3) Timpani, (4) Concert Toms, Suspended Cymbal, China Cymbal
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Howl of the Groove King
- Level: Easy/Grade II
- Players: 5
- Length: 2:06
From Give the Drummer Some (not sold individually)
Instrumentation: Drum Set, Keyboard, Cowbell, Suspended Cymbal, Tambourine, (3) Timpani
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I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day
Easy-Medium Christmas Ensemble$40.00- Level: Easy-Medium/Grade III
- Players: 10-12
- Length: 3:30
Instrumentation: Bells, Xylophone, Vibes, Marimba (4 1/3 octave), Chimes, (3) Timpani, Bass Guitar, Wind Chimes, Suspended Cymbal, Shaker, Sleigh Bells, Snare Drum, Triangle, Bass Drum
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Icesicles
A Collection of 9 Christmas Ensembles for Six Percussionists! This package includes: Complete set of 9 ensembles Conductor’s score 6 individual player books It’s time to stuff that stocking with a festive collection of 9 Christmas Ensembles from Row-Loff! These [...]$90.00- Players: 6
Instrumentation: A Collection of 9 Christmas Ensembles for Six Percussionists! Includes conductor's score and student books.
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Inferno
Medium Marching Feature$50.00- Level: Medium/Grade IV
- Length: 1:27
Instrumentation: Snare, Tenors, Cymbals, Bass Drums, Bells, Xylophone, Marimba (2 players), Vibes, (4) Timpani, Ride Cymbal, Concert Snare, China Cymbal, Hi Hat, Suspended Cymbal, (2) Concert Toms, Triangle, Guiro
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Instant Carmen
Easy-Medium Concert Ensemble$35.00- Level: Easy-Medium/Grade III
- Players: 11-12
- Length: 2:54
- State Lists: Florida, Indiana
Instrumentation: Bells, Xylophone, Marimba, (4) Timpani, Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Crash Cymbals, Tambourine, Suspended Cymbal, Triangle, Castanets
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Island Sunset
- Players: 4
- Length: 2:55
- State Lists: Texas
From Quattrosicles (not sold individually)
Instrumentation: Vibes, Marimba (4 1/3 Octave), Drum Set, Guiro, Vibra Slap, Mark Tree Optional Bass Guitar
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It Came Upon a Midnight Clear
- Level: Medium-Advanced/Grade V
- Players: 4
- Length: 3:08
From Christmas Gig, The (not sold individually)
Instrumentation: Bells, Vibes, 4 1/3 Octave Marimba, Wind Chimes, Suspended Cymbal
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Ivory Passage
Medium Marching Feature$50.00- Level: Medium/Grade IV
- Length: 1:42
Instrumentation: Snare, Tenors, Cymbals, Bass Drums, Bells, Xylo, Marimba, Vibes, (3) Timpani, Ride Cymbal w/large bell, Shaker, Suspended Cymbal, Tambourine, China Cymbal
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Jamaican Holiday
Medium Marching Feature$50.00- Level: Medium/Grade IV
- Length: 1:30
Instrumentation: Snare, Tenors, Cymbals, Bass Drums, Bells, Xylo, Marimba, Vibes, (3) Timpani, Suspended Cymbal, Shaker, Cowbell, Hi, Hat, Triangle, Ride Cymbal, China Cymbal, Optional Steel Drum (Lead Pan)
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Jamsicles
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: New York
Instrumentation: A Collection of 8 Concert Ensembles for Six Percussionists! Includes conductor's score and student books.
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Java Dance
Easy Marching Feature$50.00- Level: Easy/Grade II
- Length: 1:14
Instrumentation: Snare, Tenors, Cymbals, Bass Drums, Bells, Xylo, Tambourine, Sus Cym, Wood Block, Triangle, Police Whistle, Siren Whistle
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Jumpstreet
Easy Marching Feature$45.00- Level: Easy/Grade II
- Length: 1:25
Instrumentation: Snare, Tenors, Cymbals, Bass Drums, Bells, Xylo, Ride Cymbal, Crash Cymbal, Cowbell, Toms (1 per snare player)