Ed Argenziano
Ed holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Music Ed. from William Paterson University, and a Masters of Arts Degree, Music Performance, from Montclair State University. He has performed with the New Jersey Percussion Ensemble, NJ Chamber Ensemble.
Ed has been a secondary school teacher in New Jersey for 28 years and is presently the Director of Instrumental Music/Orchestra at Morris Knolls HS in Rockaway. He is also on the faculty of Fairleigh Dickinson University Middle College.
In addition to numerous noteworthy performances throughout the country, Ed performed with NY City recording artists “Gabriel’s Hold.”
Ed served as the North Jersey Area Honors Band President and Conductor. He also served as the New Jersey Allstate Percussion coordinator.
Ed is extremely involved as a music/percussion clinician and music adjudicator and has toured extensively throughout the United States, Canada, Netherlands and Japan.
Mr. Argenziano served as Drum Corps International Percussion Caption administrator from 1997-1999, and Drum Corps Association Percussion administrator from 2001-2003. Ed was the percussion arranger/Show Designer for the 2004 “Magic of Orlando” DCI Drum and Bugle Corps show, and was the 2005 music/show consultant for the Colts Drum and Bugle Corps, as well as the percussion designer and arranger for the New York Skyliners. He was a member of the Hawthorne Muchachos from 1973 to 1976, and was a member of the Hawthorne Caballeros 1977 to 1979. In addition, Ed served as percussion instructor for the 1982 & 1983 Bayonne Bridgemen. Mr. Argenziano has judged numerous music events for Drum Corps International, Drum Corps Japan, Bands Of America and Winter Guard International. He has numerous commissions for percussion arrangements and compositions throughout the world with published works exclusively with Row-Loff Productions, Nashville, TN.
Works by Ed Argenziano
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20 Minute Marching Workout
8 Warm-ups for the intermediate to advanced drum line dedicated to the Greek Gods. Includes parts for 3, 4 or 5 Bass Drums and mallets. Audio download available with purchase.$40.00- Level: Medium/Grade IV to Medium-Advanced/Grade V
Instrumentation: Snares, Tenors, Cymbals, 3, 4 or 5 Bass Drums, Mallets. Also includes Performance CD with warm-ups recorded at two tempos. These examples are contained in one streaming Audio File:
- Zeus
- Poseidon
- Apollo
- Ares
- Aphrodite
- Demeter
- Mousai
- Hephaestus
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A Caveman Told Me
Easy Concert Ensemble$35.00- Level: Easy/Grade II
- Players: 5-6
- Length: 4:25
Instrumentation: (2) Timpani, (5) Temple Blocks, Log Drum (or large woodblock), Tambourine (or shaker), Snare Drum, (2) Concert Toms (high & low pitch), Suspended Cymbal, Concert Bass Drum, Hi-Hat, Brake Drum Optional Narrator and Small PA System. Audio download of narration available.
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All About Dat Trash (No Buckets…)
Medium Novelty Ensemble$30.00- Level: Medium/Grade IV
- Players: 6-17
- Length: 3:00
Instrumentation: 20 or 30 Gallon Metal Garbage Cans (4-12), Large Plastic Garbage Cans (1-4), Drum Set
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Aviation Rag, The
Medium Concert Quartet$25.00- Level: Medium/Grade IV
- Players: 4
- Length: 3:06
- State Lists: Florida
Instrumentation: Xylophone, (2) Marimbas (one 4.0 oct., one 4.3 oct.), Drum Set (snare, bass, jam/wood block, splash cymbal, siren)
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Bucket Bonanza
A Collection of 3 Ensembles for 5 gallon plastic buckets, 2 & 3 parts, Grades I from The Blast-Off Series Bucket King (1:34) Buckets Of Joy (3:01) Bucket Mania (1:22)$40.00- Level: Beginner/Grade I
- Players: 2-100
- Length: 5:57
Instrumentation: All 3 ensembles - 5 Gallon Plastic Buckets Play-along track available for Buckets Of Joy
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Calypso Jive
Medium Concert Ensemble$45.00- Level: Medium/Grade IV
- Players: 8
- Length: 3:15
- State Lists: Florida
Instrumentation: Bells, Xylophone, Vibes, Marimba (4 octave), Congas, Samba Whistle, Shaker, Vibraslap, Timbales, Cowbell, Crash Cymbal, Cuica, Drum Set, Bass Guitar
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Coconut Champagne
Advanced Percussion Ensemble w/Horn Section$55.00- Level: Advanced/Grade VI
- Players: 9-14
- Length: 2:26
Instrumentation: Bells, Xylo, (2) Marimbas (4.3 octave), Vibes, Shaker, Timbales w/ Cowbell, Cuica, Agogo Bells, Drum Set, Bass Guitar, (optional small horn section - Trumpet, Trombone, Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Bari Sax)
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Dill Pickles
Medium-Advanced Concert Ensemble$35.00- Level: Medium-Advanced/Grade V
- Players: 6-8
- Length: 2:06
- State Lists: Arkansas, Florida, Indiana, Missouri
Instrumentation: Xylophone, Vibes, Marimba, Siren, Washboard, Drum Set, 1 jug player with large lungs OR.... 2 jug players with medium lungs!
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El Muchacho Cinco
Advanced Concert Ensemble$30.00- Level: Advanced/Grade VI
- Players: 5
- Length: 2:51
- State Lists: Arkansas, Florida, Indiana, Missouri, Texas, Wisconsin
Instrumentation: Brake Drum, (2) Congas, Hi Hat, Snare Drum, (5) Temple Blocks, Concert Bass Drum, Triangle, (4) Concert Toms, (4) Timpani, Splash Cymbal, 14" Cymbal, (2) 16" Cymbals, 18" Cymbal
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Fresh Trash (Trash Can Piece)
- Players: 6
- Length: 2:35
- State Lists: Florida, Ohio
From Rhythmsicles (not sold individually)
Instrumentation: (6) or more Metal Garbage Cans w/Lids
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Funky Buckets
- Level: Easy-Medium/Grade III
- Players: 6
From Noveltysicles (not sold individually)
Instrumentation: (3) Small Metal Buckets, (3) 5 Gallon Plastic Buckets
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Gino’s Playground
Easy Concert Ensemble$35.00- Level: Easy/Grade II
- Players: 7-8
- Length: 2:16
- State Lists: Florida
Instrumentation: Bells, Xylophone, Marimba (4.0 octave), Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Bongos, Vibraslap, Crash Cymbal (on stand), Cowbell, Tambourine, Triangle
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Herta Schmerta
Medium Rudimental Quartet$20.00- Level: Medium/Grade IV
- Players: 4
- Length: 2:50
Instrumentation: Snare Drum, Ride Cymbal, Quints, Cowbell, (2) Marching Bass Drums
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Island of Jam-a-Lamma
$40.00- Level: Medium/Grade IV
- Players: 8-9
- Length: 2:40
Instrumentation: Xylophone, Vibes, 4 Octave Marimba, Bongos, Congas, Timbales/Cowbell, Cuica, Cowbell, Bass Drum, Whistle, Vibraslap, Drum-Set
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Junkyard Madness
Medium Novelty Ensemble$30.00- Level: Medium/Grade IV
- Players: 8-32
- Length: 3:13
Instrumentation: (2-8) 33 Gallon Metal Trash Cans, (1-2) Large Rubber Trash Cans, (2) Brake Drums - hi and low, (2) Metal Pipes - short and long, (4) Glass Bottles - pitched low to high, (1) Large Wooden Box
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Lids
Medium Novelty Ensemble$30.00- Level: Medium/Grade IV
- Players: 5-32
- Length: 3:25
Instrumentation: Tons O' 30 Gallon Metal Trash Cans, Not as many Rubber Trash Cans
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Matrix Minuet
Easy-Medium Quartet$20.00- Level: Easy-Medium/Grade III
- Players: 4
- Length: 2:07
- State Lists: Florida, Wisconsin
Instrumentation: Xylophone, Vibes, Marimba, (3) Timpani
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No Deposit, No Return
Easy-Medium Marching Feature$45.00- Level: Easy-Medium/Grade III
- Length: 1:22
Instrumentation: Snare, Tenors, Cymbals, Bass Drums, Bells, Xylo, Cowbell, Tambourine, Vibra Slap, Sus Cym, (8) Glass Bottles, (2) trap tables
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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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On Fire
Advanced Concert Ensemble$50.00- Level: Advanced/Grade VI
- Players: 13
- Length: 3:10
Instrumentation: Xylophone, (2) Vibraphones, (2) Marimbas, Bass Guitar, Drum Set, Timbales, Congas, Trumpet, Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Trombone