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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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
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Shufflin’
Shufflin’ is a collection from Row-Loff’s Blast Off Series. The package contains 3 ensembles and is a practice in one player “shufflin'” more than one instrument.$40.00- Level: Grades I & Grades II
- Players: 4
- Length: 6:11
Instrumentation: Marchin’ Around - by John R. Hearnes (2:11/Grade I) Marimba/Xylophone, Vibes/Bells, (2) Concert Toms, Suspended Cymbal, Snare Drum, Bass Drum Struttin’ Around - by Chris Brooks (2:25/Grade I) Marimba/Xylophone, Vibes/Bells, (2) Timpani, Suspended Cymbal, Vibraslap, (2) Hand Drums, Mounted Cowbell, Mounted Tambourine, Snare Drum, Floor Tom Clownin’ Around - by Chris Crockarell (1:35/Grade II) Snare Drum, Cowbell, (2) Timpani, (3) Temple or Jam Blocks, Bass Drum, Suspended Cymbal, Splash Cymbal, Slide Whistle, Duck Call, Ratchet, Ride Cymbal
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Slavonic Dance #5 in A Major
Advanced Concert Ensemble$45.00- Level: Advanced/Grade VI
- Players: 12-13
- Length: 3:32
- State Lists: Indiana
Instrumentation: Bells, Xylophone, (2) Vibes, (3) Marimbas (one 4 1/2 octave two 4 octave), Chimes, Timpani, Crash Cymbals, Concert Bass Drum, Snare Drum, Wood Block, Triangle, Tambourine
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Slavonic Dance #7 in C Minor
Advanced Concert Ensemble$50.00- Level: Advanced/Grade VI
- Players: 13-15
- Length: 3:28
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,Headed Tambourine, Suspended Cymbal
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Slavonic Dance No. 8 in G Minor
Advanced Concert Ensemble$50.00- Level: Advanced/Grade VI
- Players: 13
- Length: 3:52
- State Lists: Florida, Indiana, Ohio, Texas
Instrumentation: Bells, Xylophone, (2) Vibes, (2) Marimbas (1, 4 octave, 1, 4 1/2 octave), (2) Timpani (26", 29"), Chimes, Snare Drum, (2) Tambourines, Claves, Bass Drum, Crash Cymbals, Mark Tree, Triangle, Wood Block, Suspended Cymbal
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Snare Flair
- Level: Beginner/Grade I
- Players: 5
- Length: 1:38
From Four For Five (not sold individually)
Instrumentation: (5) Snare Drums
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Sonix
Medium Marching Feature$50.00- Level: Medium/Grade IV
- Length: 1:42
Instrumentation: Snare, Tenors, Crash Cymbals, Bass Drums, Bells, Xylo, Vibes, Marimba (4.5 octave), Mounted Tambourine, Floor Tom, Suspended Cymbal, China Cymbal, Mounted Cowbell, Shaker, African Drums and/or Toms (5 minimum), Brake Drum
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Spring
- Level: Beginner/Grade I
- Players: 5
- Length: 2:03
From A Taste of Classicals (not sold individually)
Instrumentation: 2 Keyboard parts (metal & wood), (2) Timpani, Snare Drum, Bass Drum
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Stompin’ Grounds
Advanced Concert Percussion Ensemble$45.00- Level: Advanced/Grade VI
- Players: 11-12
- Length: 4:30
- State Lists: Florida, Indiana
Instrumentation: Bells, Chimes, Xylophone, (2) Vibes, (2) Marimbas (one 4 & 1/2 octave , low F), Bass Guitar, Drum Set, Wind Chimes, Shaker, Bongos, Cowbell, Gong, Finger Cymbal, Washboard or Metal Guiro
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Surprise Symphony
- Level: Beginner/Grade I
- Players: 5
- Length: 1:28
From A Taste of Classicals (not sold individually)
Instrumentation: 2 Keyboard parts (metal & wood), (3) Timpani, Snare Drum, Bass Drum
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Swarm
Advanced Marching Feature$55.00- Level: Advanced/Grade VI
- Length: 1:11
Instrumentation: Snare, Tenors, Cymbals, Bass Drums, Bells, Chimes, Xylophone, (2) Vibraphones, 4 1/3 Octave Marimba (2 players), (3) Timpani, Slapstick, China Cymbal, Ride Cymbal, Splash Cymbal, Mounted Tambourine, (2) Suspended Cymbals, Finger Cymbals, Brake Drum, Floor Tom (or Impact Drum), Woodblock, Ribbon Crasher, Wind Chimes, Triangle
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Terminal Velocity
$45.00- Level: Easy-Medium/Grade III
- Length: 1:09
Instrumentation: Snare, Tenors, Crash Cymbals, Bass Drums, Bells (Vibes), Xylo (Marimba), Shaker, Congas, Suspended Cymbal, Tambourine
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The Mallet Player’s Toolbox
This 88-page, 10 lesson method for mallets can be a stand-alone method or may be used in conjunction with the popular Snare Drummer’s Toolbox. Enjoy These Downloadable Additions! A student PDF addendum containing a keyboard chart, more in-depth major/minor & [...]$16.00 -
Throwdown
- Level: Easy/Grade II
- Players: 6
- Length: 1:44
From Triple Decker (not sold individually)
Instrumentation: (6) Snare Drums
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Time Out Stand Grooves
6 Stand Grooves$25.00- Level: Easy/Grade II
Instrumentation: Snares, Tenors, Cymbals, Bass Drums Audio available via download.
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Tostones
- Level: Easy/Grade II
- Players: 6
- Length: 1:20
From Quadruple Decker (not sold individually)
Instrumentation: Bells, Xylophone, 2 Timpani, Cowbell, Guiro, Bongos, Congas, Maracas, Claves