Percussion Ensemble

Bob Rush, Director

The CHS Percussion Ensemble meets weekly on Tuesdays from 5:30-8:30 p.m.

We are pleased to present the following selections for the 2011-2012 school year:

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Bourree………………………………………………………………………….J.S. Bach arr. Gary Olmstead

Chasin’ The Voodoo………………………………………………………..Mingo Lewis arr. Bob Rush

Concert Piece for Timpani Duet…………………………………………..William Sebastian Hart

Duo Miniature……………………………………………………………………………………….Peter Tanner

Introduction and Allegro………………………………………………………………Jack H. McKenzie

* (It’s Just) Talk……………………………………………………………….Pat Metheny arr. Bob Rush

Japanese Overture………………………………………………………………………………..Ney Rosauro

Meandres………………………………………………………………………..Rene Dupere arr. Bob Rush

Ritual Music……………………………………………………………………………………..David Skidmore

Swing Shift……………………………………………………………………………………….Michael LaRosa

Tandem………………………………………………………………………………………………..Louie Bellson

Uncle John’s Band……………………………..Grateful Dead arr. Bob Rush (with Flute Ens.)

* What Game Shall We Play Today…….Chick Corea arr. Bob Rush (with Flute Ens.)

                      * These selections available on SmartMusic (after Jan. 3rd)

The 2011-2012 CHS Percussion Ensemble consists of:

Claire B…………..Sam B…………..Coty C…………..Cameron D   

Tyler F…………..Ralph H…………..Rose M…………..Jon S

Ben S…………..Jenna V.S…………..Billy V…………..Zach W       

playing

Marimba, Vibraphone, Bells, Xylophone, Chimes, Marimbaphone, Timpani, Congas, Bongos, Timbales, Drum Kit(s), Cowbells, Shakers, Maracas, Woodblocks, Guiro, Vibraslap, Tam-tams, Concert Toms, Cymbals, Snare Drums, Tenor Drum, Temple Blocks, Triangles, Claves, Cuicas, Tambourines, Cabasa, Caxixi, Wood chimes, Gongs, Ching-chok, Chime Trees, Concert Bass Drum, Djembe, Brake drum, Crotales, Finger Cymbals, Shime-daiko, Nagado-daiko and Odaiko.