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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Lawn & Garden
- Level: Easy-Medium/Grade III
- Players: 6
- Length: 2:43
From Jamsicles (not sold individually)
Instrumentation: (2) Rakes w/Metal Tines, (2) Metal Garden Shovels, (2) Gardening Knee Pads, Potting Shovel, Small Cultivator (claw), (4) Large Trash Bags, 2 Speed Electric Blower (w/extension cord), (2) sheets plywood 4' x 8' (floor protection) Optional - Wheelbarrow and other landscaping paraphernalia. For variety, one of the Shovels may be substituted with a Garden Hoe.
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Leck-tricity
- Level: Medium/Grade IV
- Players: 4-20
- Length: 1:05
From Galvanized Grooves (not sold individually)
Instrumentation: Cans, cans, cans, cans, buckets, buckets and more buckets.
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Let the Big Dawg Eat
Medium Concert Ensemble$30.00- Level: Medium/Grade IV
- Players: 5
- Length: 3:31
- State Lists: Florida, Wisconsin
Instrumentation: Vibes, Mark Tree, Marimba, (4) Timpani, Drum Set, Triangle, Mounted Tambourine, Shaker, Crasher, Congas, Timbales, toys for soloing
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Little Green Man
Advanced Marching Feature$55.00- Level: Advanced/Grade VI
- Length: 1:31
Instrumentation: Snare, Tenors, Cymbals, Bass Drums, Bells, Xylo, Marimba, Vibes, (4) Timpani, Sus Cym, Gong, Ride Cym, Sleigh Bells, Tambourine w/head, tambourine w/no head, Triangle
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Little Jazz Drummer Boy
Medium-Advanced Christmas Ensemble$40.00- Level: Medium/Grade IV
- Players: 9-11
- Length: 4:00
Instrumentation: Bells, Marimba (4 1/2 octave - low F), (2) Vibraphones, Bass Guitar (fretless if possible), Drum Set, Mark Tree/Wind Chimes, Suspended Cymbal, Triangle, Bell Tree, Sleigh Bells, Shaker
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Lobster Walk
Easy Marching Feature$45.00- Level: Easy/Grade II
- Length: 1:15
Instrumentation: Snare, Tenors, Cymbals, Bass Drums, Bells, Xylo, Ride Cym, Tambourine
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Los Cabos Suite
A Collection of 3 Grade II Christmas Ensembles from The Blast-Off Series De Clave Mon (1:54) Blue Sombrero (2:13) Siesta Dance (2:03)$40.00- Level: Easy/Grade II
- Players: 4
- Length: 6:10
- State Lists: New York, Wisconsin
Instrumentation:
- De Clave Mon (1:54) - 1 Keyboard, Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Bongos
- Blue Sombrero (2:13) - 2 Keyboards, Maracas, Bongos
- Siesta Dance (2:03) - 2 Keyboards, Shaker, Timbales, Guiro
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Mad Man Maddox
Medium Marching Feature (Battery Only)$35.00- Level: Medium/Grade IV
- Length: :45
Instrumentation: Snare, Tenors, Cymbals, Bass Drums
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Malletsicles
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 An entertaining collection of 8 mallet ensembles written for the easy to intermediate ensemble. Players 1-5 [...]$85.00- Players: 6
- State Lists: Florida, Missouri, New York, Texas, Wisconsin
Instrumentation: A Collection of 8 Mallet Ensembles for Six Players! Includes teacher score and student books.
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Mambo Schmambo
- Players: 6
- Length: 2:06
- State Lists: Florida, Missouri, Ohio, Texas, Wisconsin
From Rhythmsicles (not sold individually)
Instrumentation: (2) Snare Drums, Ride Cymbal, Wood Block, Crash Cymbals, (2) Concert Toms, Bass Drum, Shaker, (2) Timpani
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March from “Peter and the Wolf”
Easy Concert Ensemble$35.00- Level: Easy/Grade II
- Players: 8-9
- Length: 2:05
- State Lists: Florida, Missouri, Texas, Virginia
Instrumentation: Bells, Xylophone, Marimba, Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Crash Cymbals, Triangle, Siren Whistle, Suspended Cymbal, Ratchet, (3) Temple Blocks, (3) Timpani
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March from the Opera “The Love for Three Oranges”
Easy-Medium Concert Ensemble$35.00- Level: Easy-Medium/Grade III
- Players: 11
- Length: 2:13
Instrumentation: Bells, Xylophone, 4 1/3 Octave Marimba, Vibes, (4) Timpani, Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Crash Cymbals, Suspended Cymbal, Triangle, (2) Temple Blocks
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March of the Dragoons
- Level: Beginner/Grade I
- Players: 4-7
- Length: 1:40
From Four and More (not sold individually)
Instrumentation: Metals (Bells, Vibes), Woods (Xylo, Marimba), Snare Drum, (2) Timpani, Temple Blocks, Crash Cymbals, Suspended Cymbal, Bass Drum
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March of the Emperor
Easy Concert Ensemble$35.00- Level: Easy/Grade II
- Players: 10-12
- Length: 3:17
- State Lists: Florida
Instrumentation: Bells, Xylophone, 4 Octave Marimba, (2) Snare Drums, (3) Timpani, Bass Drum, Crash Cymbals, Suspended Cymbal, Triangle, Optional Gong
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Marching Season
Advanced Concert Ensemble$55.00- Level: Advanced/Grade VI
- Players: 12-15
- Length: 5:25
- State Lists: Florida, Indiana, New York
Instrumentation: Bells, Xylophone, (2) Marimbas, Vibes, (Optional Vibes 2), Synth Bass, (5) Timpani, Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Crash Cymbals, Triangle, Suspended Cymbal, Finger Cymbal, Metal Wind Chimes, China Cymbal, Crasher, Ride Cymbal, Mark Tree, Glass or Bamboo Wind Chimes, Tambourine, (2) Concert Toms, Hi Hat, Rainstick
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Medium WDL Concert Show 2
Millennium, Rapid Transit$90.00- Level: Medium-Advanced/Grade V
- Length: 6:01
Instrumentation: Bells, Xylophone, Marimba, Vibes, (4) Timpani, Snare Drum, (4) Concert Toms, Bass Drum, Crash Cymbals, Wood Block, Shaker, Guiro, (3) Temple Blocks, Suspended Cymbal, Pang or China Cymbal, Triangle, Piccolo Snare Drum, Ride Cymbal, Large Tom, Large Metal Garbage Can, Sleigh Bells, Tam Tam, Large Crowbar, Tambourine
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Medium WDL Show 1
Solstice, Sambalero, Corea Children’s Song 9, Neon Sunrise$185.00- Level: Medium-Advanced/Grade V
- Length: 6:00
Instrumentation: Snare, Tenors, Cymbals, Bass Drums, Bells, Xylo, Marimba, Vibes, (4) Timpani, Chimes, Crotales, Small Cowbell, (2) Large Cowbells, Suspended Cymbal, Shaker, Gong, Timbales, Hi Hat, Concert BD, (3) Toms, Samba Whistle, Police Whistle, Claves, Splash Cym, China Cymbal, Ride Cymbal, Triangle, Tambourine, Vibra Slap, Guiro, Sleigh Bells, OPTIONAL - Lead Pan Steel Drum,
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Medium WDL Show 10
The Flying Garbanzos, Can Can, Circus Circus, Pass The Sabre, Please!$195.00- Level: Medium-Advanced/Grade V
- Length: 5:28
Instrumentation: Snare, Tenors, Cymbals, Bass Drums, (4) Timpani, Bells, Xylophone, (2) Marimbas, Vibes, (2) Suspended Cymbals, Ride Cymbal, Splash Cymbal, Pang Cymbal, Concert Bass Drum, Concert Snare Drum, (4) Temple Blocks, Whip, Slapstick, Ratchet, (2) Wood Blocks, Triangle, Tambourine, Police Whistle, Siren Whistle, Slide Whistle, Bird Whistle, Duck Call, Bicycle Horn, (3) Cowbells, Brushes on Cardboard Box, Metal Plate, Train Whistle, Mark Tree, (2) Concert Toms, Bongos, Claves, Guiro, Cabasa, Vibraslap, Field Drum, Brake Drum, Pop Gun
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Medium WDL Show 11
Demolition Dawg, Grizzly, 5th Dimension, Passage To Kalahari$180.00- Level: Medium-Advanced/Grade V
- Length: 5:04
Instrumentation: Snare, Tenors, Cymbals, Bass Drums, Bells, Xylophone, Marimba, Vibes, (4) Timpani, Concert Bass Drum, Suspended Cymbal, China Cymbal, Brake Drum or Anvil, Hi Hat, Lead Pipe, Mark Tree, High & Low Jam Blocks, Shaker, Tambourine, Sleigh Bells, Tam Tam, Large Tom(s), Large Hand Drum(s)
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Medium WDL Show 12
Havana Hot, Sun Step, Palos Caliente, March of the Matador$180.00- Level: Medium-Advanced/Grade V
- Length: 5:00
Instrumentation: Snare, Tenors, Cymbals, Bass Drums, Bells, Xylophone, (2) Marimbas (one 4 octave, one 4 1/2 octave), (2) Vibraphones, Chimes, (4) Timpani, Bass Guitar, Timbales w/Cowbell, Splash Cymbal, China Cymbal, Concert Bass Drum, (2) Suspended Cymbals (one with large bell), Bongos, Shaker, Claves, Mambo Cowbell, Vibra Slap, Triangle, Gong, (Optional Lead Steel Pan)