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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El Primer Fuego
- Level: Easy/Grade II
- Players: 6
- Length: 1:28
From Triple Decker (not sold individually)
Instrumentation: Bells, Xylophone, (2) Timpani, Shaker, Bongos, Large Hand Drum, Guiro, Cowbell, Claves
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El Quetzal
- Level: Beginner/Grade I
- Players: 4-7
- Length: 2:24
From Four and More (not sold individually)
Instrumentation: Bells, Xylophone, Timbales (or toms), Congas, Marimba, Suspended Cymbal, Cowbell, Bongos
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Falcon
Easy Battery Feature$30.00- Level: Easy/Grade II
- Length: :52
Instrumentation: Snares, Tenors, Cymbals, Bass Drums
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First Time Out
Grade I Snare Drum Solo- Level: Beginner/Grade I
- Players: 1
From Rhythmology for Snare Drum (not sold individually)
Instrumentation: Grade I Snare Drum Solo
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Five Jive
- Level: Beginner/Grade I
- Players: 4-7
- Length: 2:00
From Four and More (not sold individually)
Instrumentation: Snare Drum, (2) Toms, Suspended Cymbal, Bass Drum, (2) Timpani, Triangle, Cowbell, Tambourine
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Four and More
A Collection of 4 Grade I Percussion Ensembles March of the Dragoons (1:40) El Quetzal (2:24) Hark, the Herald Bossa (1:50) Five Jive (2:00)$40.00- Level: Beginner/Grade I
- Players: 4-7
- Length: 8:07
Instrumentation: These ensembles can be performed with 4 players, and include graduated parts for 5, 6 or 7 players, using very accessible instruments.
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Four For Five
A Collection of 4 Grade I Ensembles from The Blast-Off Series Drum It Up (2:23) Actin’ Latin (1:26) Snare Flair (1:38) Can-Do Attitude (1:33)$40.00- Level: Beginner/Grade I
- Players: 5
- Length: 7:00
Instrumentation:
- Drum It Up (2:23) - Snare Drum, (2) Toms, Suspended Cymbal, Bass Drum, (2) Timpani
- Actin' Latin (1:26) - Metal Keyboard Part, Wood Keyboard Part, Hand Drum (Conga), Bongos, Maracas, Cowbell
- Snare Flair (1:38) - 5 Snare Drums
- Can-Do Attitude (1:33) - (1) Rubber Trash Can, (4) Metal Trash Cans (parts may be doubled)
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Full Count
Grade II Snare Drum Solo- Level: Easy/Grade II
- Players: 1
From Rhythmology for Snare Drum (not sold individually)
Instrumentation: Grade II Snare Drum Solo
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Galaxy 9
Medium-Advanced Marching Feature$50.00- Level: Medium-Advanced/Grade V
- Length: 1:45
Instrumentation: Snare, Tenors, Crash Cymbals, Bass Drums, Bells, Xylophone, Marimba, Vibes, Suspended Cymbal, Brake Drum, Concert Bass Drum, Tambourine, Claves, Floor Tom, China Cymbal
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Good King Wenceslas
- Level: Beginner/Grade I
- Players: 7
- Length: 1:06
From No BOOM in the Inn – Package (not sold individually)
From No BOOM in the Inn (not sold individually)
Instrumentation: 2 1/2 Octave Chromatic Set of Boomwhackers®, Tambourine, Triangle
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Guiro Hero
Easy Concert Ensemble w/Guiro Feature$35.00- Level: Easy/Grade II
- Players: 11
- Length: 3:55
- State Lists: New York
Instrumentation: Bells, Xylophone, Vibraphone, Marimba, Bass Guitar, (2) Congas, Timbales w/Mounted Cowbell and Suspended Cymbal, Shaker, Claves, Shekere, Large Cuban Style Guiro
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Hypernova
Medium-Advanced Marching Feature$50.00- Level: Medium-Advanced/Grade V
- Length: 1:29
Instrumentation: Snare, Tenors, Crash Cymbals, Bass Drums, Bells, Xylophone, Vibes, (2) Marimba, (2) Timpani (26" & 29"), Suspended Cymbal, Sleigh Bells, Floor Tom, Tambourine, Rain Stick, Shaker, Djembe, Cowbell, Shekere
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Icesicles
A Collection of 9 Christmas Ensembles for Six Percussionists! This package includes: Complete set of 9 ensembles Conductor’s score 6 individual player books It’s time to stuff that stocking with a festive collection of 9 Christmas Ensembles from Row-Loff! These [...]$90.00- Players: 6
Instrumentation: A Collection of 9 Christmas Ensembles for Six Percussionists! Includes conductor's score and student books.
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Iron Mon
Medium Concert Ensemble$45.00- Level: Medium/Grade IV
- Players: 10-12
- Length: 4:19
Instrumentation: Xylo, Vibes, 4 1/3 Octave Marimba, Electric Guitar, Electric Bass, Drumset, Congas, Mounted Tambourine, Vibraslap, Glass Bottle, Hi/Lo Jam Blocks, Shaker, Guiro, Mounted Cowbell, Splash Cymbal
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Jaguar
Easy Battery Feature$30.00- Level: Easy/Grade II
- Length: 1:00
Instrumentation: Snare, Tenors, Crash Cymbals, Bass Drums
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Jamsicles
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: New York
Instrumentation: A Collection of 8 Concert Ensembles for Six Percussionists! Includes conductor's score and student books.
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Jolly Ol’ St. Nicholas
- Level: Easy/Grade II
- Players: 6
- Length: 1:02
From Boomwhacker® City (not sold individually)
Instrumentation: 2 1/2 Octave Chromatic Set of Boomwhackers®
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Joy to the World
From the Icesicles Collection (not sold individually)- Level: Easy-Medium/Grade III
- Players: 6
- Length: 3:02
From Icesicles (not sold individually)
Instrumentation: Bells, Xylo, Marimba, Vibes, Chimes, (4) Timpani, Triangle, Tambourine, Suspended Cymbal
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Largo
- Level: Beginner/Grade I
- Players: 5
- Length: 2:03
From A Taste of Classicals (not sold individually)
Instrumentation: 2 Keyboard parts (metal & wood), (3) Timpani, Bass Drum, Triangle, Suspended Cymbal
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Malletsicles
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 mallet ensembles written for the easy to intermediate ensemble. Players 1-5 [...]$85.00- Players: 6
- State Lists: Florida, Missouri, New York, Texas, Wisconsin
Instrumentation: A Collection of 8 Mallet Ensembles for Six Players! Includes teacher score and student books.