John R. Hearnes
John R. Hearnes (lovingly known at RLP as “Chime Boy”) received his first pair of drumsticks in 1989 when he joined band in Cape Girardeau, MO. He studied percussion under Mark McHale and Mark Ellison. After graduating from Central High School, John studied at Southeast Missouri State University under Dr. Daniel Dunavan, then earned a BME from Middle Tennessee State University where he studied under Lalo Davila, David Brochocki, Andy Smith, and Dr. Julie Hill. It was through Lalo Davila that John met Chris Crockarell and Chris Brooks from Row-Loff Productions. He began arranging and composing for RLP in 2002. Although his works cover the spectrum of difficulty, John has focused on increasing the amount of literature written for young players, especially beginners.
John is currently a middle school band director in Rutherford County, TN, a job he has held since 2001. He has a Master’s in Education from Bryan College, and an EdS in Education. He was selected, along with colleague David England, to present percussion pedagogy at the 2019 Midwest Clinic International Band and Orchestra Conference.
John endorses Innovative Percussion sticks and mallets and Mapex/Majestic percussion instruments. John is a composer, performer, educator, clinician, adjudicator, and most importantly, still a student on all facets of percussion. He lives in Murfreesboro, TN, with his wife and their two sons.
Works by John R. Hearnes
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1st & 10
A Football Novelty Ensemble$30.00- Level: Medium/Grade IV
- Players: 8-9
- Length: 4:00
Instrumentation: Football Uniform Attire (including helmets), Coach & Ref Attire, (2) Whistles
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A Taste of Classicals
A Collection of 4 Grade I Ensembles based on popular Classical themes from The Blast-Off Series Surprise Symphony by Joseph Haydn (1:28) Eine kleine Nachtmusik by W. A. Mozart (1:10) Largo by Antonin Dvorak (2:03) Spring by Antonio Vivaldi (2:03)$40.00- Level: Beginner/Grade I
- Players: 5
- Length: 5:41
- State Lists: New York
Instrumentation:
- Surprise Symphony (1:28) - 2 Keyboard parts (metal & wood), (3) Timpani, Snare Drum, Bass Drum
- Eine kleine Nachtmusik (1:10) - Bells, Xylophone, (3) Timpani, Snare Drum, Bass Drum
- Largo (2:03) - 2 Keyboard parts (metal & wood), (3) Timpani, Bass Drum, Triangle, Suspended Cymbal
- Spring (2:03) - 2 Keyboard parts (metal & wood), (2) Timpani, Snare Drum, Bass Drum
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Actin’ Latin
- Level: Beginner/Grade I
- Players: 5
- Length: 1:26
From Four For Five (not sold individually)
Instrumentation: Metal Keyboard Part, Wood Keyboard Part, Hand Drum (Conga), Bongos, Maracas, Cowbell
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Ad Lib Jibz
A Collection of 3 Grade I & II Ensembles from The Blast-Off Series Drumprovisation (2:06) Dark Sky Jam (2:57) On Down The Line (2:19)$40.00- Level: Easy/Grade II
- Players: 5-7
- Length: 6:30
Instrumentation:
- Drumprovisation (2:06) - Snare Drum, Bass Drum, (2) Toms, Suspended Cymbal, Tambourine, Cowbell
- Dark Sky Jam (2:57) - Any combination of Marimba, Vibes, Xylo, Bells (The two keyboard parts are notated as "high end" - "low end" and are meant to be played on one instrument.) Cajon, Shaker, Cowbell, Tambourine, Guiro
- On Down The Line (1:47) - (5) Snare Drums (of different size and pitch is recommended.)
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Advanced WDL Concert Show 1
Sinister Minister, Hurricane Camille, Stompin’ Grounds$130.00- Level: Advanced/Grade VI
- Length: 7:55
Instrumentation: Bells, Chimes, Xylophone, (2) Marimbas (one 4 & 1/2 octave , low F), (2) Vibes, Guiro, Congas and/or Bongos, Drum Set, Bass Guitar, Cowbell, Shaker, Wind Chimes, Gong, Finger Cymbal, Washboard or Metal Guiro
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Advanced WDL Concert Show 2
Slavonic Dance #8 in G minor, Slavonic Dance #7 in C minor$100.00- Level: Advanced/Grade VI
- Length: 7:17
Instrumentation: Bells, Xylophone, (2) Vibraphones, (2) Marimbas (one 4 1/2 octave), Chimes, (3) Timpani, Snare Drum, Egg Shakers, (2) Triangles, Concert Bass Drum, Finger Cymbals, Crash Cymbals, Hi & Lo Wood Blocks, (2) Tambourines (one Headed), Suspended Cymbal, Claves, Mark Tree
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Advanced WDL Show 5
Promenade from Ballet of the Chicks In Their Shells, Swarm, Phase II, Barracuda, Maniac$230.00- Level: Advanced/Grade VI
- Length: 5:12
Instrumentation: Snare, Tenors, Cymbals, Bass Drums, Bells, Chimes, Xylophone, (2) Marimbas, (2) Vibraphones, (5) Timpani, Concert Bass Drum, (2) Suspended Cymbals, Splash Cymbal, China Cymbal, Ride Cymbal, Finger Cymbals, Small & Large Zil Bells, Concert Snare Drum, Floor Tom (or Impact Drum), Drum Set, (3) Concert Toms, Mounted Tambourine, Brake Drum, Ribbon Crasher, Triangle, Slapstick, Woodblock, Wind Chimes
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All Fruits Ripe
Easy-Medium Steel Band Ensemble$35.00- Level: Easy-Medium/Grade III
- Players: 7-11
- Length: 3:42
Instrumentation: Lead Pan (Xylophone), Double Seconds (Vibes), Guitar/Cellos (Marimba), Bass Pans (Bass Guitar), Drum Set, Congas, Shaker, Cowbell All Fruits Ripe can be performed as a steel pan ensemble, a traditional percussion ensemble, or use a combination of both pans and mallet instruments.
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All Night Long (All Night)
Advanced Percussion Ensemble w/Horn Section$55.00- Level: Advanced/Grade VI
- Players: 19
- Length: 4:42
Instrumentation: Bells, Xylophone, (2) Vibes, (2) Marimbas, Chimes, Bass Guitar, Drum Set, Synth, Shaker, Congas, (2) Wood Blocks, (2) Cowbells, Djembe, Log Drum (optional), Shekere, Wind Chimes, Mounted Tambourine, Castanets, Alto Sax, (2) Trumpets, Trombone
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America the Beautiful
- Level: Easy/Grade II
- Players: 6
- Length: 2:16
- State Lists: Florida, Texas
From Malletsicles (not sold individually)
Instrumentation: Bells, Xylo, Marimba, Vibes, Snare Drum, Suspended Cymbal
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America the Beautiful
- Level: Beginner/Grade I
- Players: 5
- Length: 1:47
From Red, White & BOOM! (not sold individually)
Instrumentation: 2 Keyboard parts (metal & wood), Snare Drum, Bass Drum, (3) Timpani
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Attack At Fort Issimo
Grade I Snare Drum Trio- Level: Beginner/Grade I
- Players: 3
From Rhythmology for Snare Drum (not sold individually)
Instrumentation: Grade I Snare Drum Trio
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Bah… Drumbug!
Easy-Medium Christmas Ensemble This medley includes: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel – Fum, Fum, Fum – We Three Kings – Carol of the Bells – God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen$40.00- Level: Easy-Medium/Grade III
- Players: 11
- Length: 3:30
Instrumentation: Bells, Chimes, Xylophone, Vibes, Marimba (one 4 1/3 octave can be shared by 2 players), (2) Timpani, Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Finger Cymbals, Suspended Cymbal, Crash Cymbals, Mark Tree, Tambourine, Triangle
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Battery Brigade
A collection of four battery percussion ensembles. Groovin’ in 3 (2:00), Snaresville (2:00), Tom ta Tom Tom Tom (2:30), Timp-Ting (1:50) TO HEAR THE ENSEMBLES IN THEIR ENTIRETY, SEE THE “RELATED PRODUCTS” BELOW.$40.00- Level: Easy/Grade II
Instrumentation: Groovin' in 3 (2 toms, 2 timpani, snare drum, bongos) - Snaresville (4 snare drums, mounted cowbell, mounted tambourine, suspended cymbal, ride cymbal) - Tom ta Tom Tom Tom (4 toms of varied pitch) - Timp-Ting (4 timpani, snare drum, 12"-14" tom, mounted cowbell, mounted tambourine, suspended cymbal)
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Beat 70
Advanced Percussion Ensemble$55.00- Level: Advanced/Grade VI
- Players: 10-11
- Length: 5:00
- State Lists: Texas
Instrumentation: Bells, Chimes, Xylophone, (2) Vibes, (2) Marimbas, (2) Congas, Medium Wood Block, Shaker, Drum Set, Bass Guitar Optional Lead Steel Pan
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Beatz
A Collection of 4 Grade I & II Ensembles from The Blast-Off Series Padz (1:27) Handz (1:39) Malletz (1:49) Snarez (1:22)$40.00- Level: Grades I & Grades II
- Players: 3-12
- Length: 6:17
Instrumentation:
- Padz - Grade II (1:27) - Practice Pads
- Handz - Grade I (1:39) - Hand Claps, Snaps, etc. performed on a table
- Malletz - Grade II (1:49) - Any combination of mallet instruments (bells, xylo, marimba, vibes)
- Snarez - Grade II (1:33) - Snare Drums
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Between the Worlds
Join John R. in this reflection of his adventure “between the worlds” of groove and celestial confrontations.$40.00- Level: Easy-Medium/Grade III
- Players: 10
- Length: 3:15
Instrumentation: bells, xylophone, vibes, 4.0 oct. marimba, (2) timpani, snare drum, hi-hat, (2) toms, mounted tambourine, concert bass drum, triangle, bongos, suspended cymbal, china cymbal, shaker, tamtam, (5) hand drums
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Boomsicles
A Collection of 8 Boomwhacker® Ensembles for Six Players! (Grades II – III) This package includes: Complete set of 8 ensembles Conductor’s score 6 individual player books Enjoy this entertaining collection from the writing styles of Chris Brooks, Chris Crockarell, [...]$75.00- Players: 6
Instrumentation: 8 Ensembles For a 2 1/2 chromatic set of Boomwhackers®. (2) ensembles have play-along tracks. (Boomwhackers available through RLP at 10% off MSRP!)
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Boomsicles Complete Package
8 Grade II – III Ensembles for Boomwhackers® with complete 2 1/2 octave set of Boomwhackers®. An additional handling fee applies. Only shipped via UPS GROUND. We will contact you with the exact handling fee.$200.00- Players: 6
Instrumentation: 8 Ensembles For a 2 1/2 chromatic set of Boomwhackers®. (2) ensembles have play-along tracks.
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Boomwhacker® City
A Collection of 3 Grade II Ensembles for Boomwhackers® from The Blast-Off Series William Tell Overture (1:18) Ode To Joy (1:28) Jolly Ol’ St. Nicholas (1:02)$40.00- Level: Easy/Grade II
- Players: 6
- Length: 3:48
Instrumentation:
- William Tell Overture (1:18) - 2 1/2 Octave Chromatic Set of Boomwhackers®
- Ode To Joy (1:28) - 2 1/2 Octave Chromatic Set of Boomwhackers®
- Jolly Ol' St. Nicholas (1:02) - 2 1/2 Octave Chromatic Set of Boomwhackers®