James Campbell

James Campbell

James Campbell has received worldwide recognition as a performer, pedagogue and author, and is a respected figure in the development of the contemporary percussion ensemble. He has toured extensively throughout The Americas, Europe, and Asia. Currently Provost’s Distinguished Service Professor of Music and Director of Percussion Studies at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, he also holds the positions of Principal Percussionist with the Lexington Philharmonic, drummer with the Kentucky Jazz Repertory Orchestra, and Past-President of the Percussive Arts Society.

Having worked with several DCI member drum and bugle corps, Jim is well known for his long past association with the internationally renowned Rosemont Cavaliers, with whom he served as principal instructor, arranger, and Program Coordinator. He was inducted into the Drum Corps International Hall of Fame in 2008. He served as Percussion Director for the McDonald’s All-American High School Band and was inducted into the Bands of America Hall of Fame, which recognizes individuals who have greatly impacted the nation’s band activity and music education.

As a performer, Jim has appeared at the International Society of Music Education World Conference, International Patagonia Percussion Festival, Journèes de la Percussion, PercuSonidos Percussion Festival, Swedish Arts and Musicians Interest Organization, Australian Percussion Eisteddfod, MENC National In-Service Conference, Midwest Band & Orchestra Clinic, MusicFest Canada, All-Japan Band Clinic, The Music for All World Percussion Symposium, State MEA conventions across the country, and frequently appears as an artist at the Percussive Arts Society International Conventions (PASIC).

Among his award-winning works for percussion, Jim has published with Meredith Music, C. Alan Publications, Innovative Percussion, Row-Loff Productions, Bachovich Music Publications, Alfred Publications., and Tapspace Publications. Jim is an artist and endorsee for Innovative Percussion, Evans Drumheads, Meinl Percussion, and a member of the Black Swamp Percussion Educator Network. He is an Artist and Educator for the Avedis Zildjian Cymbal Company and a Performing Artist for Yamaha Corporation of America, Band & Orchestra Division, who recently presented him with their Legacy Award.

Works by James Campbell

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  • A Parting Shot

    Advanced Concert Ensemble
    $45.00
    • Level: Advanced/Grade VI
    • Players: 8-11
    • Length: 4:16
    • State Lists: Texas

    Instrumentation: Wood or Bamboo Wind Chimes, Chimes, Bongos, Splash Cymbal, Glockenspiel, Sizzle Cymbal, Xylophone, Congas, Kokiriko, Floor Tom, Vibraphone, Small China Cymbal, Small Wood Block, Brake Drum, Pod Rattle, 4 Octave Marimba, Hi Hat, (4) Timpani, Large Tam Tam, (2) Medium Concert Toms, Opera Gong, China Cymbal, Impact Bass Drum, (5) Temple Blocks, Medium Suspended Cymbal, Concert Bass Drum, (2) Large Concert Toms

  • Alternate Realities

    Easy-Medium Concert Ensemble
    $35.00
    • Level: Easy-Medium/Grade III
    • Players: 9-12
    • Length: 3:19
    • State Lists: Texas

    Instrumentation: Bells, Vibraphone, Xylophone, 4 1/2 Octave Marimba, (4) Timpani, Snare Drum, Cajon, Bongos, Hi Hat, Mounted Cowbell, Mounted Tambourine, Wood Block, Ride Cymbal, Crash Cymbal, Kick Drum, Bass Drum, Gong, Bar Chimes

  • Augmented Realities

    Easy Concert Ensemble
    $35.00
    • Level: Easy/Grade II
    • Players: 8-12
    • Length: 3:06
    • State Lists: Florida, Texas

    Instrumentation: Bells, Xylophone, Marimba (4 octave), (4) Timpani, Snare Drum, (2) Wood Blocks or Jam Blocks, Hi Hat, Bongos, Bass Drum, (2) Cowbells, Suspended Cymbal, Triangle, Metal Wind Chimes, Flexatone, Sleigh Bells, Police Whistle

  • Batik

    Medium Concert Ensemble
    $45.00
    • Level: Medium/Grade IV
    • Players: 10
    • Length: 4:17
    • State Lists: Arkansas, Florida, Indiana, Texas

    Instrumentation: Glockenspiel, Vibes, Xylophone, Marimba (2 if available), (4) Timpani, Chimes, Pin Chimes (or small windchimes), Small and Medium Woodblock, Guiro, (5) Temple Blocks, String of Bells (or sleighbells), Finger Cymbals, Medium and Large Suspended Cymbal, (2) Hi Hats, Maracas, Mark Tree, China-type Cymbal, (2) Congas, Snare Drum, Cricket effect (or small woodblock), Large Cowbell, (2) Low Toms, Sizzle Cymbal, Bongos, Bass Drum, Medium & Low Tam Tam

  • Blue Hammers

    Medium Timpani Solo
    $10.00
    • Level: Medium/Grade IV
    • Players: 1
    • Length: 2:35
    • State Lists: Florida, Indiana, Missouri, Ohio, Texas
  • Championship Technique for Marching Percussion

    Fifteen warm-ups and four street beats used by James Campbell to develop style & technique for the marching drum line. Rehearsal notes included!
    $25.00
    • Level: Medium-Advanced/Grade V

    Instrumentation: Snares, Tenors, Cymbals, 3, 4 or 5 Bass Drums, Auxiliary Percussion, Mallets, Timpani.

  • Championship Technique for Marching Percussion Student Book (3 BD-Cymbals)

    CTMP Student Book / 3 BD-Cymbals
    $10.00
    • Level: Medium-Advanced/Grade V
  • Championship Technique for Marching Percussion Student Book (4 BD-Cymbals)

    CTMP Student Book / 4 BD-Cymbals
    $10.00
    • Level: Medium-Advanced/Grade V
  • Championship Technique for Marching Percussion Student Book (5 BD-Cymbals)

    CTMP Student Book / 5 BD-Cymbals
    $10.00
    • Level: Medium-Advanced/Grade V
  • Championship Technique for Marching Percussion Student Book (Multi Toms)

    CTMP Student Book / Multi Toms
    $10.00
    • Level: Medium-Advanced/Grade V
  • Championship Technique for Marching Percussion Student Book (Pit Percussion)

    CTMP Student Book / Pit Percussion
    $10.00
    • Level: Medium-Advanced/Grade V
  • Championship Technique for Marching Percussion Student Book (Snare Drum)

    CTMP Student Book / Snare Drum
    $10.00
    • Level: Medium-Advanced/Grade V
  • Dark Flight

    Advanced Percussion Ensemble
    $50.00
    • Level: Advanced/Grade VI
    • Players: 12
    • Length: 5:18

    Instrumentation: Bells, Xylo, (2) Vibes (4 bows are needed for Vibe bowing), (2) Marimbas (one 4 & 1/3 octave, one 4 & 1/2 octave), Chimes, Timpani, Tamtam, China Cymbal, Large Suspended Cymbal, Sizzle Cymbal, Bass Drum, Bar Chimes, Bubble Wrap, Plastic Grocery Bags, Maracas, Seed Shaker or Pod Rattle, Hi-Hat, Kick Drum, Brake Drum, Guiro, Cajon, Djembe, Wood Block, Impact Drum, Many Resonant Metal Objects

  • Engine Room

    Advanced Multi Percussion Solo
    $10.00
    • Level: Advanced/Grade VI
    • Players: 1
    • State Lists: Florida, Indiana, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Texas, Wisconsin

    Instrumentation: Cyclops Tambourine (headless), Jam Block, Cowbell, (2) Bongos, (2) Concert Toms, Bass Drum, Suspended Cymbal

  • Fiddle Fantasy

    Advanced Marching Feature
    $55.00
    • Level: Advanced/Grade VI
    • Length: 1:03

    Instrumentation: Snare, Tenors, Cymbals, Bass Drums, Bells, Xylo, Marimba, Vibes, (4, 5) Timpani, Tambourine, Concert BD

  • 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.

  • Gypsy Dance

    • Players: 6
    • Length: 2:37
    • State Lists: Florida, Missouri, Texas

    From Groovesicles (not sold individually)

    Instrumentation: Bells, Xylophone, (2) Timpani, Siren Whistle, Bass Drum, Triangle, Snare Drum, Bongos, Tambourine, Ride Cymbal

  • Mixed Realities

    Medium Percussion Ensemble
    $40.00
    • Level: Medium/Grade IV
    • Players: 7
    • Length: 4:12
    • State Lists: Texas

    Instrumentation: Bells, Xylophone, Vibraphone, Marimba (4 octave), (4) Timpani, (4) Concert Toms, Impact Bass Drum, Triangle, Hi Hat, Splash Cymbal, China Cymbal, Tambourine, (2) Wood Blocks or Jam Blocks

  • Night Hunter

    Advanced Percussion Ensemble
    $50.00
    • Level: Advanced/Grade VI
    • Players: 12
    • Length: 4:37
    • State Lists: Indiana, Texas

    Instrumentation: Bells, Chimes, Xylophone, (2) Vibes, (3) Marimbas (one 4 1/3 octave, one 4 1/2 octave shared with players 6 & 7), (4) Timpani, Spring Drum, Large/Low Metal Wind Chimes, Tam Tam, Ratchet, Vibra Slap, Castanets, Hi Hat, Large Wooden Plank, Ocean Drum or Rainstick, Cuica, Slapstick, Small Triangle, Djembe, Snare Drum, Concert Bass Drum, Seed Pod Rattle, Cajon, Wood Wind Chimes, Guiro, China Cymbal, Splash Cymbal, Medium Suspended Cymbal

  • Plot

    $35.00
    • Level: Medium-Advanced/Grade V
    • Players: 4
    • Length: 3:17

    Instrumentation: Vibes, 4 Octave Marimba, Agogo Bells, Basket Shakers or Maracas, Cajón, Shaker, Splash Cymbal, Mark Chimes, Hi Hat