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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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
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Rhythmsicles
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, Ohio, Texas, Wisconsin
Instrumentation: Mixed as per each ensemble.
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Sidewinder
Medium Multi Percussion Solo$8.00- Level: Medium/Grade IV
- Players: 1
- Length: 2:24
- 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
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Three Amigos
- Players: 6
- Length: 2:23
- State Lists: Florida, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin
From Rhythmsicles (not sold individually)
Instrumentation: (2) Snare Drums, Tambourine, Suspended Cymbal, (2) Timpani or Concert Toms, Hi and Lo Cowbells, Police Whistle, Bass Drum
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Time for 4
- Players: 4
- Length: 2:57
- State Lists: Texas
From Quattrosicles (not sold individually)
Instrumentation: Snare Drum, Bongos, (3) Timpani, Suspended Cymbal, Wood or Jam Block, Cowbell, Tambourine
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Tork
Medium Multi Percussion Solo$8.00- Level: Medium/Grade IV
- 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
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Zoku
Medium Multi Percussion Solo$8.00- Level: Medium/Grade IV
- Players: 1
- Length: 2:44
- State Lists: Florida, Indiana, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Texas
Instrumentation: Cyclops Tambourine (headless), Jam Block, Cowbell, (2) Bongos, (2) Concert Toms, Bass Drum, Suspended Cymbal