{"product_id":"beck-overture-for-percussion-ensemble-p-4t-v-x-m-b-c","title":"Beck-Overture for Percussion Ensemble-P\/4T\/V\/X\/M\/B\/C","description":"This lively, vibrant work is an excellent choice for the opening number on a percussion ensemble concert or for any occasion.  The introduction to the overture states a rhythmic theme that is echoed through the composition by pitched and non-pitched instruments.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNumber of Players: 8\u003cbr\u003eDifficulty: Grade 5\u003cbr\u003eInstrumentation:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e Player I: Bells\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e Player II: Chimes, Suspended Cymbal\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e Player III: Marimba\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e Player IV: Vibes, Xylophone\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e Player V: Gong, 4 Roto-Toms\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e Player VI: Snare Drum\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e Player VII: Tenor Drum\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e Player VIII: 4 Timpani\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJohn 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.","brand":"Steve Weiss Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43800247304246,"sku":"20140","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0563\/3055\/1350\/files\/beck-overture-for-percussion-ensemble-p-4t-v-x-m-b-c.jpg?v=1773371289","url":"https:\/\/www.steveweissmusic.com\/products\/beck-overture-for-percussion-ensemble-p-4t-v-x-m-b-c","provider":"Steve Weiss Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}