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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Twinsday
Grade I Snare Drum Duet- Level: Beginner/Grade I
- Players: 2
From Rhythmology for Snare Drum (not sold individually)
Instrumentation: Grade I Snare Drum Duet
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Ultraviolet
- Level: Medium/Grade IV
- Players: 6
- Length: 2:23
From Jamsicles (not sold individually)
Instrumentation: Bells, Vibes, Marimba, (4) Timpani, Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Hi-Hat, Suspended Cymbal, Ride Cymbal, Wind Chimes, Floor Tom
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Viper
Medium-Advanced Battery Feature$35.00- Level: Medium-Advanced/Grade V
- Length: :59
Instrumentation: Snare, Tenors, Crash Cymbals, Bass Drums
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What Child Is This? (Greensleeves)
- Level: Medium-Advanced/Grade V
- Players: 4
- Length: 2:20
From Christmas Gig, The (not sold individually)
Instrumentation: Bells, Vibes, 4 1/3 Octave Marimba
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William Tell Overture
- Level: Easy/Grade II
- Players: 6
- Length: 1:18
From Boomwhacker® City (not sold individually)
Instrumentation: 2 1/2 Octave Chromatic Set of Boomwhackers®
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Wipe Out
- Level: Easy-Medium/Grade III
- Players: 8-15
- Length: 2:39
- State Lists: Texas
From Poppedsicles (w/Boomwhackers) (not sold individually)
From Poppedsicles (not sold individually)
Instrumentation: Bells, Vibes, Marimba (4 1/3 Octave ), Bass Guitar, Drumset, Tambourine, (6) Toms (various sizes)
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Xolo
Medium-Advanced Percussion Ensemble$45.00- Level: Medium-Advanced/Grade V
- Players: 14
- Length: 3:52
- State Lists: Ohio, Texas
Instrumentation: Bells, Chimes, Xylophone, Vibraphone, Marimba (4 1/2 octave), (4) Timpani, Snare Drum, Hi Hat, Floor Tom, (4) Concert Toms, Congas, Bongos, Concert Bass Drum, Small Marching Bass Drum, Suspended Cymbal, Cowbell, Wood Block, Shaker, Wind Chimes, Claves, China Cymbal
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Yankee Doodle
- Level: Beginner/Grade I
- Players: 5
- Length: 1:03
From Red, White & BOOM! (not sold individually)
Instrumentation: 2 Keyboard parts (metal & wood), Snare Drum, Suspended Cymbal, Bass Drum, (3) Timpani, Triangle
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Yellowjacket
Easy-Medium Battery Feature$30.00- Level: Medium/Grade IV
- Length: :55
Instrumentation: Snares, Tenors, Crash Cymbals, 3 or 4 Bass Drums