Bomhof-Quintopus (SP)-P

The De Haske Percussion Series is collection of ensemble pieces that will prove especially useful in teaching young percussion players how to listen and play as a team. It is intended as a supplement to the various tutor books that are available and will provide percussionists with hours of fun.

Number of Players: 5
Difficulty: Grade 1-2
Three Easy Quintets for Percussion
Instrumentation:

Mixed Metrics:

Players I-V: Open Instrumentation

Go and Dance:

Player I: Tambourine

Player II: Bongos

Player III: Cowbell, Triangle

Player IV: Vibraslap, 3 Temple Blocks

Player V: Drumset

More Than Four:

Player I: Tambourine, Claves

Player II: Bongos

Player III: Cowbell, Triangle

Player IV: Congas, 3 Temple Blocks

Player V: Drumset

Gert Bomhof was born in 1955 in Apeldoorn (The Netherlands). He was introduced to percussion at a young age, and he played as an amateur musician in various wind bands. After his secondary school education, he began his studies at the Conservatory of Arnhem, which resulted in a percussion diploma in 1978. The following year he also obtained his conductor's certificate for wind and fanfare band.