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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Plentia Pens
Medium Novelty Ensemble$25.00- Level: Medium/Grade IV
- Players: 5
- Length: 4:15
Instrumentation: Pens, Coffee Mugs, Spiral Notebooks
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Poppedsicles
A complete set of 8 legendary pop tunes! This package includes: Complete score with performance notes Eight player books for Bells, Xylo, Vibes, Marimba 1, Marimba 2, Percussion, Drum Set, Bass Guitar (Marimba parts can both be performed on one [...]$95.00- Players: 8-15
- State Lists: Texas
Instrumentation: Bells, Xylophone, Vibes, 4 1/3 Octave Marimba, Chimes, Bass Guitar, Drum Set, Ribbon Crasher, Suspended Cymbal, Cowbell, Tambourine, Shakere, Timbales, (6) Tom Toms (various sizes), China Cymbal, Triangle, Mark Tree, Congas, Shaker, Bongos, Sleigh Bells
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Poppedsicles (w/Boomwhackers)
Eight Iconic Pop Tunes For Your Percussion Ensemble The tunes included are: Eye Of The Tiger – arr. Chris Crockarell Venus – arr. Chris Brooks Wipe Out – arr. John R. Hearnes The Pink Panther – arr. Chris Crocakrell My [...]$107.00- Players: 8-15
- State Lists: Texas
Instrumentation: Bells, Xylophone, Vibes, 4 1/3 Octave Marimba, Chimes, Bass Guitar, Drum Set, Ribbon Crasher, Suspended Cymbal, Cowbell, Tambourine, Shakere, Timbales, (6) Tom Toms (various sizes), China Cymbal, Triangle, Mark Tree, Congas, Shaker, Bongos, Sleigh Bells
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Prelude to a Gong Solo
A medium level percussion ensemble with a finale gong soloist!!$45.00- Level: Medium/Grade IV
- Players: 10-11
- Length: 4:30
Instrumentation: (4) Timpani, High Snare Drum, Medium Snare Drum, (2) High Toms, (2) Low Toms, Bass Drum (w/Low Snare), Ride Cymbal, Crash Suspended Cymbal, Splash Cymbal, China Cymbal, Mark Tree, Shaker, Djembe, Triangle, Claves, Tambourine, LARGE Gong!!… preferably
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Pulsar
Medium Marching Feature$50.00- Level: Medium/Grade IV
- Length: 1:22
Instrumentation: Snare, Tenors, Cymbals, Bass Drums, Bells, Xylophone, Marimba, Vibes, Triangle, Hi Hat, Tam Tam, Tambourine, Congas, Cowbell, China Cymbal, Suspended Cymbal, Brake Drum, Floor Tom, Concert Bass Drum
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Puma
Easy-Medium Battery Feature$30.00- Level: Easy-Medium/Grade III
- Length: 1:02
Instrumentation: Snare, Tenors, Crash Cymbals, Bass Drums
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Quadruple Decker
A Collection Of 4 Easy Concert Ensembles For Six Players Down Under (1:50) N-Snare (1:27) Tostones (1:20) No Drums Allowed (1:45)$35.00- Level: Easy/Grade II
- Players: 6
- Length: 5:56
Instrumentation:
- Down Under - 2 Snare Drums, 2 Toms, Bass Drum, Triangle, Wood Block, Cowbell, Suspended Cymbal, Maracas
- N-Snare - 6 Snare Drums
- Tostones - Bells, Xylophone, 2 Timpani, Cowbell, Guiro, Bongos, Congas, Maracas, Claves
- No Drums Allowed - Body Parts
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Quasar
Medium Marching Feature$50.00- Level: Medium/Grade IV
- Length: 1:28
Instrumentation: Snare, Tenors, Cymbals, Bass Drums, Bells, Xylo, 4 1/3 Octave Marimba, (2) Timpani, Mark Tree, Suspended Cymbal, Vibraslap, Shakere, China Cymbal, Guiro, Chimes, Congas, Concert BD, Bongos, Brake Drum, Claves, Shaker, Large Tom
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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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QWERTY
- Players: 6
- Length: 3:28
From Boomsicles (not sold individually)
Instrumentation: 2 1/2 octaves chromatic Boomwhackers
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Raptor
Easy-Medium Battery Feature$30.00- Level: Easy-Medium/Grade III
- Length: 1:08
Instrumentation: Snare, Tenors, Crash Cymbals, Bass Drums
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Ratamapatapan
Easy-Medium Christmas Ensemble$40.00- Level: Easy-Medium/Grade III
- Players: 7
- Length: 2:10
Instrumentation: Bells, Xylophone, Marimba, Snare Drum (optional multiple snares), Concert Bass Drum, Crash Cymbals Includes an optional edited snare part for novice players.
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Red, White & BOOM!
A Collection of 3 Grade I Patriotic Ensembles from The Blast-Off Series My Country, ‘Tis of Thee (1:40) America the Beautiful (1:47) Yankee Doodle (1:03)$40.00- Level: Beginner/Grade I
- Players: 5-7
- Length: 4:33
Instrumentation:
- My Country, 'Tis of Thee (1:40) - 2 Keyboard parts (metal & wood), Snare Drum, Bass Drum, (3) Timpani
- America the Beautiful (1:47) - 2 Keyboard parts (metal & wood), Snare Drum, Bass Drum, (3) Timpani
- Yankee Doodle (1:03) - 2 Keyboard parts (metal & wood), Snare Drum, Suspended Cymbal, Bass Drum, (3) Timpani, Triangle
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Rhino Rock
- Level: Beginner/Grade I
- Players: 5
- Length: 2:23
From Rockin’ Your Socks (not sold individually)
Instrumentation: (2) Snare Drums, (2) Toms, Bass Drum, Suspended Cymbal
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Rhythmology for Snare Drum
18 Pieces for Snare Drum (Grades 1-2.5) This book contains easy snare drum solos, duets, trios and a quartet. (As well as introducing limited multi-percussion.) A great stepping-stone from the RLP Toolbox Curriculum!$12.00- State Lists: Florida, New York, Texas
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Rhythmology II for Keyboards and Timpani
A fantastic follow-up to the original Rhythmology! Check-out this collection of solos, duets, trios and a quartet for keyboards and timpani. More exciting stepping-stone literature from the RLP “Toolbox Curriculum” as well as wonderful performance material! (grades 1 to 3)$12.00- State Lists: Florida
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Rockin’ the House
- Level: Beginner/Grade I
- Players: 5
- Length: 1:06
From Rockin’ Your Socks (not sold individually)
Instrumentation: Bells, Xylophone, Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Tambourine, Triangle
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Rockin’ Your Socks
A Collection of 3 Grade I Percussion Ensembles from The Blast-Off Series Minor Rock (1:10) Rhino Rock (2:23) Rockin’ The House (1:06)$40.00- Level: Beginner/Grade I
- Players: 5
- Length: 4:39
- State Lists: New York
Instrumentation:
- Minor Rock (1:10) - Bells, Xylophone, Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Suspended Cymbal
- Rhino Rock (2:23) - (2) Snare Drums, (2) Toms, Bass Drum, Suspended Cymbal
- Rockin' The House (1:06) - Bells, Xylophone, Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Tambourine, Triangle
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Rude(amental) Awakening
Grade II Snare Drum Duet- Level: Easy/Grade II
- Players: 2
From Rhythmology for Snare Drum (not sold individually)
Instrumentation: Grade II Snare Drum Duet
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Scorpion
Easy Battery Feature$25.00- Level: Easy/Grade II
- Length: :48
Instrumentation: Snare, Tenors, Crash Cymbals, Bass Drums