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The feeling of a waltz prevails throughout this percussion sextet. The waltz rhythm is shared by all players and will be a perfect introduction to percussion ensemble playing for grade 2 players.
Number of Players: 6
Difficulty: Grade 2
Instrumentation:
Player I: Snare Drum
Player II: 2 Tom-Toms
Player III: Bass Drum
Player IV: Tambourine
Player V: Wood Block
Player VI: 2 Timpani
John H. Beck was a member of the U.S. Marine Band for four years before joining the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra as Principal Percussionist in 1959 and becoming Principal Timpanist in 1962. A recipient of B.M. and M.M. degrees from the Eastman School of Music, he currently heads its Percussion Department and is conductor of the Eastman Percussion Ensemble.
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