{"product_id":"jessel-parade-of-the-wooden-soldiers-arr-willmarthsp-9","title":"Jessel-Parade of the Wooden Soldiers (arr. Willmarth)(SP-9)","description":"Parade of the Wooden Soldiers is a grade 1 treatment of the Leon Jessel classic for less experienced ensembles. It features the xylophone and the auxiliary percussion section.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNumber of Players: 9\u003cbr\u003eDifficulty: Grade 1\u003cbr\u003eDuration: 3:05\u003cbr\u003eInstrumentation:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e Player 1:Bells, Ratchet \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e Player 2: Vibraphone\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e Player 3: Xylophone\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e Player 4: Marimba\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e Player 5: Timpani\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e Player 6: Snare Drum\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e Player 7: Tenor Drum, Temple Blocks\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e Player 8: Concert Bass Drum, Triangle\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e Player 9: Crash Cymbals, Sus. Cym, Marching Machine\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eLéon Jessel was a German composer born in Stettin. After studying with various teachers between 1888 and 1891 he became a conductor and musical director working in many German cities. His best known operetta is the Schwarzwaldmädel, first performed in the Comic Opera, Berlin, in August 1917 having a run of 900 performances. He went on to write a total of 18 operettas without however achieving the same success. He is equally well known for his Parade of the Wooden Soldiers. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eJohn Willmarth is an active performer, composer, author, and educator in the central Kentucky area.  A versatile percussionist, Willmarth is experienced in many areas of percussion including jazz, concert, marching, and world percussion. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e","brand":"Steve Weiss Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43798323494966,"sku":"05CLA01","price":17.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0563\/3055\/1350\/files\/jessel-parade-of-the-wooden-soldiers-arr-willmarth-sp-9.jpg?v=1773360941","url":"https:\/\/www.steveweissmusic.com\/products\/jessel-parade-of-the-wooden-soldiers-arr-willmarthsp-9","provider":"Steve Weiss Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}