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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Not Your Grandfather’s Clock
- Level: Easy/Grade II
- Players: 5
- Length: 1:42
From Give the Drummer Some (not sold individually)
Instrumentation: Drum Set, Keyboard, Chimes, (2) Timpani, (2) Temple Blocks (or Hi/Lo Jam Blocks
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Noveltysicles
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 novelty ensembles written for the easy to intermediate percussion ensemble. From [...]$85.00- Players: 6
Instrumentation: A Collection of 8 Novelty Ensembles for 6 - 1000 Players! Includes teacher score and student books.
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O Christmas Tree
Medium-Advanced Christmas Ensemble$40.00- Level: Medium-Advanced/Grade V
- Players: 8
- Length: 2:45
Instrumentation: Bells, Marimba, Vibes, (Optional Vibe 2), Acoustic or Electric Bass, Triangle, Snare Drum, Suspended Cymbal, Glass Wind Chimes, (2) Temple Blocks
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O Come Three Kings
- Level: Easy/Grade II
- Players: 5
- Length: 1:53
From Groovin’ With Papa Noel (not sold individually)
Instrumentation: 2 Keyboard parts, Snare Drum, Tom, Finger Cymbals, Suspended Cymbal, (3) Timpani
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Off With Their Heads
- Level: Easy/Grade II
- Players: 4-16
- Length: 1:55
From Brooms, Whackers & Heads… OH MY! (not sold individually)
Instrumentation: Sticks (one per player), Wire Brushes (one per player), One drum head per player 12"-16" (players using a brush will need a coated/rough head)
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OffenBach vs. Liszt
Medium Novelty Ensemble for Boomwhackers & Percussion$40.00- Level: Medium/Grade IV
- Players: 9-15
- Length: 3:18
Instrumentation:
- (3) Boomwhackers C Major Diatonic Scale Sets
- (3) Boomwhackers Chromatics Sets (five notes each)
- (1) Boomwhackers Treble Extension Set
- (2) Sets of Octavators for Boomwhackers
- (4) Timpani, Optional Xylophone & 4 Octave Marimba
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Offenbach vs. Liszt – Package
Medium Novelty Ensemble for Boomwhackers and Percussion Includes music and a complete performance set of Boomwhackers. Boomwhackers sold with this package are 10% off MSRP! An additional handling fee applies. Only shipped via UPS GROUND. We will contact you with the [...]$215.00- Level: Medium/Grade IV
- Players: 9-15
- Length: 3:18
Instrumentation:
- (3) Boomwhackers C Major Diatonic Scale Sets
- (3) Boomwhackers Chromatics Sets (five notes each)
- (1) Boomwhackers Treble Extension Set
- (2) Sets of Octavators for Boomwhackers
- (4) Timpani, Optional Xylophone & 4 Octave Marimba
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Ooodles of Doodles
Easy Marching Feature$45.00- Level: Easy/Grade II
- Length: 1:14
Instrumentation: Snare, Tenors, Cymbals, Bass Drums, Bells, Xylo, Tuba Section
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Palos Caliente
Medium Battery Feature w/Timpani$30.00- Level: Medium/Grade IV
- Length: :50
Instrumentation: Snares, Tenors, Cymbals, Bass Drums, (4) Timpani, Suspended Cymbal w/Large Bell
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Passage to Kalahari
Medium Marching Feature$50.00- Level: Medium/Grade IV
- Length: 1:29
Instrumentation: Snare, Tenors, Cymbals, Bass Drums, Bells, Xylophone, 4 Octave Marimba (2 players), Vibes, (4) Timpani, China Cymbal, Brake Drum or Anvil, Suspended Cymbal, Concert Bass Drum, Sleigh Bells, Tam Tam, Large Tom(s), Large Hand Drum(s), Mark Tree
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Patapan
Medium-Advanced Christmas Ensemble$40.00- Level: Medium-Advanced/Grade V
- Players: 12-14
- Length: 3:14
Instrumentation: Bells, Xylophone, Vibes, Marimba (4 octave), Chimes, (4) Timpani, Bass Guitar, Drum Set, Shaker, Finger Cymbals, Mark Tree, Suspended Cymbal, Sleigh Bells, Congas, Large Tam Tam, Shakere, Crash Cymbals, Bongos - Optional Flute -
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Plastik Surgery
- Level: Beginner/Grade I
- Players: 4-16
- Length: 2:03
From Bucket Worx (not sold individually)
Instrumentation: 5 Gallon Plastic Buckets
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Poled Over
- Level: Beginner/Grade I
- Players: 4-16
- Length: 1:42
From Cans, Buckets and Poles… OH MY! (not sold individually)
Instrumentation: (per player) One Wooden Closet Rod 6' to 7' long, One 3S or similar size drumstick
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Poppedsicles
A complete set of 8 legendary pop tunes! This package includes: Complete score with performance notes Eight player books for Bells, Xylo, Vibes, Marimba 1, Marimba 2, Percussion, Drum Set, Bass Guitar (Marimba parts can both be performed on one [...]$95.00- Players: 8-15
- State Lists: Texas
Instrumentation: Bells, Xylophone, Vibes, 4 1/3 Octave Marimba, Chimes, Bass Guitar, Drum Set, Ribbon Crasher, Suspended Cymbal, Cowbell, Tambourine, Shakere, Timbales, (6) Tom Toms (various sizes), China Cymbal, Triangle, Mark Tree, Congas, Shaker, Bongos, Sleigh Bells
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Poppedsicles (w/Boomwhackers)
Eight Iconic Pop Tunes For Your Percussion Ensemble The tunes included are: Eye Of The Tiger – arr. Chris Crockarell Venus – arr. Chris Brooks Wipe Out – arr. John R. Hearnes The Pink Panther – arr. Chris Crocakrell My [...]$107.00- Players: 8-15
- State Lists: Texas
Instrumentation: Bells, Xylophone, Vibes, 4 1/3 Octave Marimba, Chimes, Bass Guitar, Drum Set, Ribbon Crasher, Suspended Cymbal, Cowbell, Tambourine, Shakere, Timbales, (6) Tom Toms (various sizes), China Cymbal, Triangle, Mark Tree, Congas, Shaker, Bongos, Sleigh Bells
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Primal Instinct
Medium Marching Feature$50.00- Level: Medium/Grade IV
- Length: 1:07
Instrumentation: Snare, Tenors, Crash Cymbals, Bass Drums, Bells, Xylophone, 4 1/3 Octave Marimba (2 players), Vibes (optional Vibes 2), (4) Timpani, Sleigh Bells, Shekere, (2) Large Concert Toms, Vibraslap, Multiple Djembes/Congas, Tam Tam, China Cymbal, Suspended Cymbal
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Procession of the Sardar
- Level: Easy-Medium/Grade III
- Players: 3
- Length: 3:19
- State Lists: Missouri
From Trisicles (not sold individually)
Instrumentation: (3) Timpani, Mounted Tambourine, Xylophone, Snare Drum, Marimba, Suspended Cymbal, Crash Cymbals
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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