Casella-Cop Drama (SP)-B/2V/C/X/2-4M/Cro./DS/KBD/GT/BG - Product Information
Cop Drama is an homage to the groovy, retro sounds of classic American TV cop shows such as "S.W.A.T," "The Mod Squad," and "The Streets of San Francisco." With a large ensemble of colorful sounds and stylized interpretation, Cop Drama is an enjoyable piece for medium to advanced percussion ensembles.
A genre piece through and through, the rhythm section of guitar, keyboard, bass guitar, and drumset is the stylistic glue that keeps the mood intact. Combining the sounds of funky 70's cop rock, mysterious noir jazz, and modern themes in multiple meters, Cop Drama will provide some fun and entertainment during percussion ensemble concerts or indoor concert competitions.
This piece comes with a full, bound score and includes an MP3 recording and all individual parts available for printing on the included CD-Rom.
Number of Players:16
Difficulty: Grade 4+
Instrumentation:
Glockenspiel, chimes, xylophone, 2 vibraphones (with motor), 4 low-F marimbas (adaptable for 2), bell tree, 2 octave crotales (adaptable for 1), 2 sizzle cymbals, woodblock, 3 suspended cymbals, vibra slap, temple blocks, Chinese opera gong, triangle, ribbon crasher, large Zil Bell, 2 concert toms, egg shaker, wood guiro, metal guiro, bongos, congas, djembe, tam tam, concert snare drum, cabasa, 2 cowbells, 2 splash cymbals, flexatone, claves, high vibratone, synth keyboard with funky Rhodes and Hammond B3 sounds, electric guitar (w/ wah pedal, wammy, volume and distortion pedals), bass guitar, 5-pc drumset.
Jim Casella is the percussion coordinator and arranger for The Cavaliers drum and bugle corps from Rosemont, IL. He received his education from San Jose State University and the San Francisco Conservatory of Music where he studied with Anthony J. Cirone and Jack Van Geem. As an internationally recognized percussion composer and arranger, Casella is perhaps best known for his work with the Santa Clara Vanguard where he served as arranger from 1996 through 2004. Prior to that he was on the percussion staff of the Concord Blue Devils (1995), and SCV Cadets (1992-94). He has presented clinics across North America, as well as in Europe and Asia. Casella resides in Portland, Oregon with his wife, Willow, and works as a composer/arranger for TV and broadcast projects, as well as competitive percussion ensembles nationwide. Prior to moving to Portland, Jim was an active player in the San Francisco bay area where he performed professionally with several symphony orchestras. He currently plays drums for an eclectic jazz/rock band in Portland. Jim Casella is a signature artist with Innovative Percussion Inc. and an official endorser/clinician for Pearl Drums, Zildjian Cymbals, Remo Drumheads, and Sibelius Software. He is the co-founder of Tapspace Publications and the producer and programmer of the innovative sample library, Virtual Drumline 2.
A genre piece through and through, the rhythm section of guitar, keyboard, bass guitar, and drumset is the stylistic glue that keeps the mood intact. Combining the sounds of funky 70's cop rock, mysterious noir jazz, and modern themes in multiple meters, Cop Drama will provide some fun and entertainment during percussion ensemble concerts or indoor concert competitions.
This piece comes with a full, bound score and includes an MP3 recording and all individual parts available for printing on the included CD-Rom.
Number of Players:16
Difficulty: Grade 4+
Instrumentation:
Glockenspiel, chimes, xylophone, 2 vibraphones (with motor), 4 low-F marimbas (adaptable for 2), bell tree, 2 octave crotales (adaptable for 1), 2 sizzle cymbals, woodblock, 3 suspended cymbals, vibra slap, temple blocks, Chinese opera gong, triangle, ribbon crasher, large Zil Bell, 2 concert toms, egg shaker, wood guiro, metal guiro, bongos, congas, djembe, tam tam, concert snare drum, cabasa, 2 cowbells, 2 splash cymbals, flexatone, claves, high vibratone, synth keyboard with funky Rhodes and Hammond B3 sounds, electric guitar (w/ wah pedal, wammy, volume and distortion pedals), bass guitar, 5-pc drumset.
Jim Casella is the percussion coordinator and arranger for The Cavaliers drum and bugle corps from Rosemont, IL. He received his education from San Jose State University and the San Francisco Conservatory of Music where he studied with Anthony J. Cirone and Jack Van Geem. As an internationally recognized percussion composer and arranger, Casella is perhaps best known for his work with the Santa Clara Vanguard where he served as arranger from 1996 through 2004. Prior to that he was on the percussion staff of the Concord Blue Devils (1995), and SCV Cadets (1992-94). He has presented clinics across North America, as well as in Europe and Asia. Casella resides in Portland, Oregon with his wife, Willow, and works as a composer/arranger for TV and broadcast projects, as well as competitive percussion ensembles nationwide. Prior to moving to Portland, Jim was an active player in the San Francisco bay area where he performed professionally with several symphony orchestras. He currently plays drums for an eclectic jazz/rock band in Portland. Jim Casella is a signature artist with Innovative Percussion Inc. and an official endorser/clinician for Pearl Drums, Zildjian Cymbals, Remo Drumheads, and Sibelius Software. He is the co-founder of Tapspace Publications and the producer and programmer of the innovative sample library, Virtual Drumline 2.
