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12/13/2022
Excerpt - Southern Gothic (Jason Baker)

🆕 Multipercussion Solo

"Southern Gothic" by Jason Baker is a medium-advanced multipercussion solo influenced by the literary tradition of the American South. The southern gothic subgenre of literature often contains themes of eccentric, flawed characters and decaying or haunted settings. Drawing inspiration from these literary works, Baker has crafted this piece by utilizing unpredictable, odd time signatures and recurring ostinati and polyrhythmic figures. Coupled with a variety of traditional and found percussion instruments, the piece brilliantly matches the troubled and disturbed tone of southern gothic literature.

Watch and listen to the full piece over on our website!
https://www.tapspace.com/multipercussion/southern-gothic

12/08/2022
Tappetizers - Medieval Percussion Suite (Kyle H. Peters)

Medieval Percussion Suite by Kyle Peters ⚔️

This medium-easy percussion ensemble is written for four players with minimal equipment requirements. It is comprised in three movements of contrasting styles, providing students with excellent opportunities for musical growth.

Movement 1️⃣ - Waltz: Teaches students about the waltz style and builds confidence in 3/4 time.
Movement 2️⃣ - Carol: Treats drums as melodic instruments where students can learn balance and listening to others while they play.
Movement 3️⃣ - Joust: A quick 2/4 movement with fast-paced dynamic changes.

This piece helps young performers explore new musical styles and explore different applications for traditional percussion instruments. Each movement could also be performed separately as quick concert interludes.

Check out the full work on our website!
https://www.tapspace.com/percussion-ensemble/medieval-percussion-suite

Looking for gift ideas this holiday season? 🎁We’ve put together an awesome list for you to snag all of the essentials fo...
12/06/2022

Looking for gift ideas this holiday season? 🎁

We’ve put together an awesome list for you to snag all of the essentials for the percussionist in your life.

Check out the full list here:
https://www.tapspace.com/holiday-gift-ideas/

Don't mind us...we're still daydreaming about 💭It was great to be back with everyone for an awesome convention. We're v...
11/30/2022

Don't mind us...we're still daydreaming about 💭

It was great to be back with everyone for an awesome convention. We're very grateful for all of the support, our artists, and Tapspace performances.

Oh, and scroll to the end for what really fuels the Tapspace team!

11/27/2022
Tappetizers - Wanderlust (Chad Heiny)

Wanderlust ✈️🧳

Composer, Chad Heiny, captures his idea of wanderlust "...as a meandering of the mind that takes place (hopefully) for all of us a little each day. It's where dreams come from, as well as goals, ideas, etc... the good stuff."

Heiny crafts this sense of wonderment through a soundscape that features several unique elements, including improvised solo opportunities, an optional vocal part, steel pan doubling for several players, and a live looping section!

Check out the full work on our website!
https://www.tapspace.com/percussion-ensemble/wanderlust

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Tapspace! Wishing a safe and warm holiday with family and friends. 🦃And don't forge...
11/24/2022

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Tapspace! Wishing a safe and warm holiday with family and friends. 🦃

And don't forget to grab a nice, warm NAPSPACE for after dinner! 😴

11/22/2022
Tappetizers - Twenty-Four (Tyler Tolles)

2️⃣4️⃣ by Tyler Tolles

This homage to fallen service members of the United States Armed Forces is perfect addition to patriotic concerts, such as Memorial Day, Independence Day, or Memorial Day.

The piece draws inspiration from the military bugle call, Taps, and creatively utilizes the call's twenty-four note scheme throughout the work. Despite the typical connotation of Taps, "Twenty-Four" contains a variety of moods and musical approaches to honor the fallen on a journey of remembrance, sacrifice, and honor.

"Twenty-Four" is now available at the link below!
https://www.tapspace.com/percussion-ensemble/twenty-four

11/19/2022
Tappetizers - Alarm Clock (Kyle H. Peters)

⏰ RING RING ⏰

Rise and shine with Kyle Peters' "Alarm Clock." Peters expertly captures the essence of the waking up well rested and get ready for the day. We can't get enough of the bustling and weightlessness marimba textures!

11/17/2022
Excerpt - (O)r(B)it (Korry Friend)

Tag six people you want to play this piece with! ⬇️

"(O)r(B)it" by Korry Friend is a dreamlike 6-person percussion ensemble that acts as a memento to fond memories. The piece was originally written as a marimba duo with both performers singing, with the vibraphones taking over the melodic material and the addition of a drum set-like cajon groove providing the foundation.

11/15/2022
Excerpt - Expedition (Kyle H. Peters)

🧭 "Expedition" by Kyle Peters 🗺

"Expedition" is full of discovery and wonder as one might find on a real expedition. Throughout the piece, Peters utilizes a highly coordinated effect between the hands across a variety of techniques, including double and triple laterals and rapid single independent strokes. Weaving the player through various harmonic centers and time signatures, "Expedition" is both a great challenge and joy to play.

Thank you from the team for a great !!! It’s great to be back after all this time away from the percussion community’s...
11/13/2022

Thank you from the team for a great !!! It’s great to be back after all this time away from the percussion community’s greatest event!

For those of you who were at the clinic, come grab these beats at while you can! 🔥🔥
11/12/2022

For those of you who were at the clinic, come grab these beats at while you can! 🔥🔥

Last day of ! Today is your LAST CHANCE to swing by the booth and grab some new music. We’ve got tons of pieces in stock...
11/12/2022

Last day of !

Today is your LAST CHANCE to swing by the booth and grab some new music. We’ve got tons of pieces in stock for you to snag before heading back home.

There are some stellar performances today that you do not want to miss. Wakeland High School Percussion Ensemble is kicking the day off at 9:00 AM in Wabash. They will be performing The Rule of Three by Clif Walker. Followed by Dickerson Middle School playing “Fanfare” by Jonathan Ovalle at 11:00 AM in Room 120. And to close out the day, the Boston Crusaders Battery will be jamming out to “Spanks” by Murray Gusseck and “Red’s Rhumba Redux” by Colin McNutt at 1:00 PM in Sagamore.

Co-founders Murray Gusseck and Jim Casella with legends James Campbell and Scott Johnson at 🥁🥁🥁🥁
11/11/2022

Co-founders Murray Gusseck and Jim Casella with legends James Campbell and Scott Johnson at 🥁🥁🥁🥁

Some highlights of the Jacksonville State University Percussion Studio concert at . "Ephemera" by Francisco Perez"Skelet...
11/11/2022

Some highlights of the Jacksonville State University Percussion Studio concert at .
"Ephemera" by Francisco Perez
"Skeleton Key" by Brian Nozny
"Red Rock Canyon" by Alex Stopa
"Faith and Fortitude" by Julie Davila
"Cruisin' Through Fire" by Jackson Riffle

It’s Friday at !Interested in some Tapspace pieces, but not sure if they’re exactly right yet? Head on over to the booth...
11/11/2022

It’s Friday at !

Interested in some Tapspace pieces, but not sure if they’re exactly right yet? Head on over to the booth and peruse the score with audio at our custom listening stations!

And be sure to check out Joe Hobbs' clinic, “Expanding the Tool Box: Tips and Tricks for Teaching Snare Drum Fundamentals for ALL Levels,” at 3:00 PM in Room 205.

We are open in the expo hall!
11/10/2022

We are open in the expo hall!

Day 1 of ! We have a few sessions today for you to check out. Tapspace artist, Michal Brauhn Damm Percussion, is present...
11/10/2022

Day 1 of !

We have a few sessions today for you to check out. Tapspace artist, Michal Brauhn Damm Percussion, is presenting at 9:00 AM in Room 120. And the Jacksonville State University Percussion Ensemble is playing some Tapspace publications at 1:00 PM in Wabash. JSU is performing the following Tapspace pieces: “Ephemera” by Francisco Perez , “Skeleton Key” by Brian Nozny , “Cruising’ through Fire” by Jackson Riffle, and a new work by Julie Sutton Davila entitled “Flight & Fortitude”.

If that’s not enough, get a FREE Tapspace t-shirt on purchases of $50 or more (while supplies last)!

Join the Tapspace Team in Booth 506 for ! We have loads of new offerings available along with custom listening stations ...
11/09/2022

Join the Tapspace Team in Booth 506 for ! We have loads of new offerings available along with custom listening stations to check out pieces.

Stay tuned for more PASIC info throughout the week!

11/03/2022
Tappetizers - Tenebrous Paradigm (Darrien Spicak)

Enter the dark and mysterious musical landscape of "Tenebrous Paradigm" by Darrien Spicak. 😈

Drawing inspiration from a wide range of horror film soundtracks and the music of Studio Ghibli by Joe Hisaishi, Spicak creates a diverse musical world that is equally foreboding, intricate, and vigorous. This piece juxtaposes sections of minimalist compositional techniques and complex, marching battery-influenced percussive sections.

Learn more about "Tenebrous Paradigm" on our website!
https://www.tapspace.com/percussion-ensemble/tenebrous-paradigm

11/01/2022
Tappetizers - Crossing the Threshold (Chad Heiny)

"Crossing the Threshold" by Chad Heiny is a complex and colorful work for 11 percussionists and piano following the narrative of the Hero's Journey.

A richly orchestrated piece for intermediate-advanced ensembles, performers must frequently maintain independent lines that serve to weave a broader musical tapestry. Special techniques like bowed vibraphones, crotales performed like finger cymbals in a variety of ways, and numerous energetic, drummy interjections ultimately create a wide spectrum of colors representative of contemporary percussion composition.

Learn more about the piece on our website!
https://www.tapspace.com/percussion-ensemble/crossing-the-threshold

Check out the latest percussion ensembles now available! In this series of percussion ensembles, you'll find everything ...
10/26/2022
Latest Ensemble Releases - OCTOBER 2022

Check out the latest percussion ensembles now available!

In this series of percussion ensembles, you'll find everything from colorful orchestrations, lyrical keyboard passages, dark and mysterious textures, and energetic drumming. Enjoy all of the latest percussion ensemble releases!

https://youtu.be/DkjyrdRzMB4

Get a taste of the newest Tapspace releases for percussion ensemble! See them all here: https://www.tapspace.com/new-releases/#&CatalogSetSortBy=dateFeatured...

10/24/2022
Excerpt - Butterfly (Kyle H. Peters)

"Butterfly" by Kyle H. Peters 🦋

A light and airy marimba solo meant to mimic the flight of a butterfly. Peters crafts an interpretation of a butterfly through an interlocking pattern between a repeated triple lateral figure and a simple melody creating a translucent fluttering across the instrument.

Take a listen to the full piece on our website!
https://www.tapspace.com/marimba-xylophone/butterfly

Get a taste of the latest solos and duets now available! Included in this batch is everything from multi-level snare dru...
10/20/2022
Latest Solo/Duet Releases - OCTOBER 2022

Get a taste of the latest solos and duets now available!

Included in this batch is everything from multi-level snare drum solos to a wide range of marimba solos, a rudimental multipercussion solo, and some amazing duets. Check it out, you'll be glad you did!

https://youtu.be/6hm_MZmPacU

Get a taste of the newest Tapspace releases for solo and duets! See them all here: https://www.tapspace.com/new-releases/#&CatalogSetSortBy=dateFeatured in t...

10/18/2022
Excerpt - The Harrison Modes (Christopher Whyte)

"The Harrison Modes" by Christopher Whyte explores a wide expanse of tonal varieties in standard percussion instruments, both tonal and unpitched.

While contemporary in character, this medium-advanced ensemble for 9 players will surely captivate any audience while giving players a rich musical vehicle in which to perform.

Head on over to our website to learn more about "The Harrison Modes!"
https://www.tapspace.com/percussion-ensemble/harrison-modes-the

10/17/2022
Tappetizers - Caravan (Larry Lawless)

🐫 "Caravan" by Larry Lawless features a camel-like ostinato providing developing marimba players a musical and technical "home base" between various demands. Throughout the piece, Lawless incorporates a variety of musical interjections with scalar single independent and sweeping double lateral licks giving the performer a chance to further refine their skills.

Check out the full piece here:
https://www.tapspace.com/marimba-xylophone/caravan

10/15/2022
Tappetizers - Lunation (Chad Heiny)

Enjoy the flourishing runs of "Lunation" by Chad Heiny 🌕

This two-movement duet for vibraphone and marimba is inspired by the changing from one new moon to the next. The two movements perfectly represent the reflectiveness of the old moon and the hopeful jubilation of the new.

Head on over to our website to listen to "Lunation" in its entirety!

What does the Tapspace crew do in their free time you ask? Earlier this week, cofounders Jim & Murray ran into our own O...
10/14/2022

What does the Tapspace crew do in their free time you ask?

Earlier this week, cofounders Jim & Murray ran into our own Order Processing & Fulfillment Specialist, Conrad, at The 1905 in Portland to enjoy the Ari Hoenig Trio!

10/09/2022

Check out Mississippi State University rockin’ “Eckie’s Beat” by Caleb Mooneyham yesterday! 🥁

10/08/2022
Excerpt - Lullaby (Kyle H. Peters)

“Lullaby” by Kyle Peters is a beautiful new piece for solo marimba.

Written for a 4.3-octave (low A) instrument, it evokes sweetness, beauty, and determination by way of modern 4-mallet techniques and a contemporary harmonic language. While this med-advanced marimba solo requires technical sensitivity and musical restraint, it will reward listeners with a rich experience that wonderfully showcases the sonic capabilities of the marimba.

Take a full listen to “Lullaby” here:
https://www.tapspace.com/marimba-xylophone/lullaby

10/06/2022
Tappetizers - Two Dragons (Wes Stephens)

Multipercussion for beginning percussionists! 🥁

"Two Dragons" is the perfect intro to multipercussion for beginning percussionists. This duet allows young students to focus on good technique across multiple surfaces. Along with strong fundamental rhythmic language, "Two Dragons" makes for a great starter piece for budding percussionists!

https://www.tapspace.com/duets/two-dragons

09/29/2022
Excerpt - Nimbus (Kyle H. Peters)

"Nimbus" by Kyle Peters is perfect for the beginning 4-mallet student looking to tackle fundamental skills in a musically accessible vehicle.

The piece focuses on single alternating strokes in one hand, while the other hand plays a lead melody. Halfway through the piece, the hands switch roles, making this a great solo to study musicianship and technique.

Check out the full performance of the piece at the link below!
https://www.tapspace.com/marimba-xylophone/nimbus

09/15/2022
Excerpt - "Not In Jest" by Robert Sanderl

Looking for a groovy marimba & multi-percussion duo? 🤘

Rob Sanderl takes the lead from Armenian jazz pianist Tigran Hamasyan with "Not In Jest." The piece revolves around the interplay of the two performers, creating a rich harmonic and rhythmic landscape. "Not In Jest" is perfect for performers looking to showcase their syncopation skills, all while the audience bobs their heads to the deep grooves.

Be sure to head over to our website to listen to the whole, brain-melting piece!
https://www.tapspace.com/duets/not-in-jest

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Tappetizers - Candlesticks (Brian Slawson)
Tappetizers - Candlesticks (Brian Slawson)

🆕 New Release - "Candlesticks" by Brian Slawson 🕯 "Candlesticks" showcases a deep rock beat and catchy melody that beginning percussionists will love. The piece is an excellent choice for middle school percussion ensembles looking to develop dynamic contrast and basic rhythmic timing. Take a listen to the full piece on our website! https://www.tapspace.com/percussion-ensemble/candlesticks #Tapsapce #Candlesticks #percussionensemble #percussionlife #percussioneducation #marimba #timpani #xylophone #percussionclass

Excerpt - "Not In Jest" by Robert Sanderl
Excerpt - "Not In Jest" by Robert Sanderl

Looking for a groovy marimba & multi-percussion duo? 🤘 Rob Sanderl takes the lead from Armenian jazz pianist Tigran Hamasyan with "Not In Jest." The piece revolves around the interplay of the two performers, creating a rich harmonic and rhythmic landscape. "Not In Jest" is perfect for performers looking to showcase their syncopation skills, all while the audience bobs their heads to the deep grooves. Be sure to head over to our website to listen to the whole, brain-melting piece! https://www.tapspace.com/duets/not-in-jest #Tapspace #NotInJest #percussionduo #marimba #multipercussion

Excerpt - "The Seer" by Kyle H. Peters
Excerpt - "The Seer" by Kyle H. Peters

"The Seer" by Kyle H. Peters is a mystical and pensive marimba etude from the new book, "Soundscapes." Featuring 18 contemporary marimba etudes, "Soundscapes" is a great addition to quick-to-learn, intermediate-level marimba literature. Check out the rest of the pieces in "Soundscapes" on our website! https://www.tapspace.com/books-education/soundscapes #Tapspace #TheSeer #Soundscapes #percussion #marimba #marimbasolo

The Harrison Modes (by Christopher Whyte)
The Harrison Modes (by Christopher Whyte)

A beautifully scored homage to visionary 20th-century composer, Lou Harrison, Chris Whyte's composition provides a multitude of colorful orchestrations, unique playing techniques, and driving rhythms.

Latest solo/duet releases for percussion!
Latest solo/duet releases for percussion!

Here's a quick peek at just a few of the latest #percussion solo/duet releases for 2021-22! 🥁

Latest Ensembles – July 2022
Latest Ensembles – July 2022

In case you missed it last month, here's a roughly 3-minute taste of some of our most recent ensemble releases.

Latest Ensemble Releases – July 2022
Latest Ensemble Releases – July 2022

Some of our most recent ensemble releases in 3 minutes and 20 seconds!

Tappetizers - The Pocket-Sized Funk Machine (Matthew Kilby)
Tappetizers - The Pocket-Sized Funk Machine (Matthew Kilby)

The Pocket-Sized Funk Machine is an amusing, tongue-in-cheek percussion ensemble by Matthew Kilby, inspired by the likes of Jacob Collier and absurdism. This "malfunctioning musical box" is NOW AVAILABLE for Fall programming! https://www.tapspace.com/percussion-ensemble/pocket-sized-funk-machine-the #percussion #drums #tapspace

Tappetizers - Corruption (Russell Wharton)
Tappetizers - Corruption (Russell Wharton)

Watch to the end for the instrument of your nightmares… ☠️ “Corruption” is the latest release from multimedia master Russell Wharton, for solo multipercussion and audio. Telling a story of Faustian scale, this bone-chilling work is NOW AVAILABLE! https://www.tapspace.com/multipercussion/corruption #percussion #drums #tapspace

Tappetizers - Crossing (Benjamin Holmes)
Tappetizers - Crossing (Benjamin Holmes)

"Crossing" is inspired by railroad crossings in the United States. With metals representing the crossing bells and rudimental interplay evoking the graffiti on train cars passing by, this new duet by Benjamin Holmes is now available! https://www.tapspace.com/duets/crossing #percussion #drums #tapspace

Tappetizers - Rondo Alla Turca (arr. Michael J. Miller)
Tappetizers - Rondo Alla Turca (arr. Michael J. Miller)

🎵✍️ This Mozart classic has been reimagined for percussion ensemble (in 7/8!) by Michael J. Miller. True to the form of the original, this mashup of old and new is a crowd-pleaser - NOW AVAILABLE for the Fall! https://www.tapspace.com/percussion-ensemble/rondo-alla-turca #percussion #mozart #musiceducation

The Flexible Ensemble - Promo
The Flexible Ensemble - Promo

The Flexible Ensemble is a collection of 10 percussion ensembles written for flexible instrumentation and personnel. Adaptable to fit your specific players and needs - now available for the classroom! Featuring works by David Ratliff and Eric Sokolowski. https://www.tapspace.com/books-education/flexible-ensemble-the #musiceducation #percussion #drums

Excerpt - Royal Quartet (Nathan Hawk)
Excerpt - Royal Quartet (Nathan Hawk)

Royal Quartet is an expressive, forward-leaning mallet quartet by Nathan Hawk. Explore the ebb and flow of your musicality and develop top-notch chamber musicianship. NOW AVAILABLE for Fall programming! https://www.tapspace.com/percussion-ensemble/royal-quartet #percussion #marimba #vibraphone #musicschool

Tappetizers - Charm (Kyle H. Peters)
Tappetizers - Charm (Kyle H. Peters)

☁️🍃✨ Kyle Peters' "Charm" is a haunting, lyrical solo for two-mallet vibraphone - perfect for recitals and cloudy days. Now available! https://www.tapspace.com/vibraphone/charm #vibraphone #percussion #musicschool

Tappetizers - Repair In Progress (Kyle H. Peters)
Tappetizers - Repair In Progress (Kyle H. Peters)

🚧🛠️🏗️ "Repair In Progress" is an intense, industrial ensemble piece by Kyle Peters. Inspired by the natural rhythms of a construction site, this work is NOW AVAILABLE for Fall programming! https://www.tapspace.com/percussion-ensemble/repair-in-progress #percussion #drums #musiceducation

Tappetizers - Slow and Unsteady (Robert Sanderl)
Tappetizers - Slow and Unsteady (Robert Sanderl)

Rob Sanderl's "Slow and Unsteady" is a display of advanced rudimental figures in a slow, flexible tempo. This is the snare drum in its most musical form. Freely express your own unique drumming voice - now available! https://www.tapspace.com/snare-drum/slow-and-unsteady #drums #snaredrum #musicschool #percussion

Tappetizers - Eckie's Beat (Caleb Mooneyham)
Tappetizers - Eckie's Beat (Caleb Mooneyham)

CATCH THE HYPE and fire up the crowd with this new cadence from Caleb Mooneyham 😎🎉 Now available for this summer/fall! https://www.tapspace.com/cadences/eckies-beat #drumline #football #parade #drums #percussion

Tappetizers - Big Springs (Michal Brauhn Damm)
Tappetizers - Big Springs (Michal Brauhn Damm)

🍃🌾🏞️ Michal Brauhn Damm's "Big Springs" is a touching tribute to a loved one, full of folk-like nostalgia. This new med-advanced marimba duet is now available for the upcoming semester! https://www.tapspace.com/duets/big-springs Michal Brauhn Damm Percussion #marimba #percussion #musicschool

Latest Releases – APRIL 2022 (Highlights)
Latest Releases – APRIL 2022 (Highlights)

We've been hard at work... here's a taste of the latest works by our amazing composers 🥳 Check out the full highlight reels on YouTube, or at the link in our bio! #tapspace #percussion #drums #newmusic

Things are changing...
Things are changing...

Things are changing... For more info, follow the link in the video. #accentspace

The BEST analogy for creativity! ⚡
The BEST analogy for creativity! ⚡

🤯 A BRILLIANT analogy for creativity from Brian Mueller! ⚡️ See our full talk with Dr. Mueller on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rGzDb7mCuDY #creativity #composition #music #inspiration #marimba #percussion

Tappetizers - Danny Boy (arr. Brian Mueller)
Tappetizers - Danny Boy (arr. Brian Mueller)

Happy #StPatricksDay! ☘️🇮🇪🍀 Please enjoy Dr. Brian Mueller's touching arrangement of the traditional "Danny Boy" - with a green music highlight for good luck! P.S. If you like this arrangement, you'll LOVE what's coming to our YouTube tomorrow... 👀

Getting Extra Scores for Solo & Ensemble
Getting Extra Scores for Solo & Ensemble

Many solo & ensemble contests require extra scores for judges. It's quick and easy to legally obtain physical or downloadable scores from Tapspace - here's how! 🎵

Tappetizers - Aquatic (Russell Wharton)
Tappetizers - Aquatic (Russell Wharton)

🐠🐟 Russell Wharton's new multimedia work, Aquatic, explores the more expressive side of the vibraphone. Don't let the rhythms fool you - the performer is encouraged to open and close them fluidly, like a jellyfish! #percussion #vibraphone #tapspace

Tappetizers - The Gershwin Preludes (arr. Daniel Lesieur) 2
Tappetizers - The Gershwin Preludes (arr. Daniel Lesieur) 2

Why not enjoy some more Gershwin? We'll never get sick of Daniel Lesieur's new arrangement 🥰🎶 #percussion #marimba #tapspace

Tappetizers - The Gershwin Preludes (arr. Daniel Lesieur)
Tappetizers - The Gershwin Preludes (arr. Daniel Lesieur)

George Gershwin's legendary piano preludes have been faithfully adapted for keyboard duo by Daniel Lesieur. Here are our own Brian Blume and Tim Perry giving a masterful performance. "The Gershwin Preludes" available now! #percussion #marimba #tapspace

LD Smooth (Wesley Denkins) - Excerpt
LD Smooth (Wesley Denkins) - Excerpt

LD Smooth is a catchy, Rock-inspired quintet by Wes Denkins. It aims to solidify chamber musicianship skills and uses common band room instruments. Great for developing ensembles or methods courses - available now! 🤟 #percussion #drums #tapspace

Frightmare (Beethoven; arr. Brian Slawson) - Excerpt
Frightmare (Beethoven; arr. Brian Slawson) - Excerpt

It's never too soon to celebrate spooky season! 🎃👻 (No? Just us?) Brian Slawson's easy ensemble arrangements of Beethoven are fun year-round, anyway. "Frightmare" available now! #percussion #drums #musiceducation

Blinker (Chuck Ricotta) - Excerpt
Blinker (Chuck Ricotta) - Excerpt

If you tap polyrhythms and splits with your turn signal while driving, Chuck Ricotta's new piece will make you feel heard! "Blinker" is a post-minimalist exploration of rhythm for percussion ensemble. #percussion #drums #musiceducation

Tappetizers - Schnabel (Robert Sanderl)
Tappetizers - Schnabel (Robert Sanderl)

Snare chops don’t have to stay on the marching field! “Schnabel” by Rob Sanderl is a tightly-constructed piece for soloist and percussion trio. This incredible performance was shared by Spanish soloist Jose Ángel Santo Tomás Ruano, featuring trio members Manuel Monterrubio, David Collazo, & Gabriel Casado. Check out the full video on Jose Ángel’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JfI1zOHrTyU Special thanks: Conservatorio Superior de Castilla y León (COSCYL), Salamanca Ciudad de Cultura, & Teatro Liceo.

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Tapspace is a publishing company specializing in creative percussion music. Tapspace was established in 1998 as a business in the USA with a niche focusing on rudimental percussion music, and concert percussion solos/ensembles. Stationed in Portland, Oregon, Tapspace products are available for purchase worldwide from the Tapspace website or from select retailers.

Tapspace continued on its course of creative innovation with the release of VIRTUAL DRUMLINE™, the world's most complete marching and concert percussion software instrument. VDL revolutionized a new way for marching percussion arrangers to write and is being proudly used all over the world.

With a powerful collection of respected authors, Tapspace continues to grow, offering some of the most innovative music written for the percussion world. Our works have been performed by members of such renown ensembles as The Cavaliers, Santa Clara Vanguard, Blast!, The Star of Indiana, The New England Conservatory, and The Concord Blue Devils. This makes Tapspace a premier source of modern drumline and percussion music and a growing resource for today's most creative percussion literature.

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DR. THOMAS MARCEAU & JASON GIACHETTI, CONDUCTORS

*PROGRAM*
BEACONS OF LIGHT, CHAD HEINY (TAPSPACE)
DOPPLER, THOMAS MARCEAU
SCUTTLEBUTT, JIM CASELLA (TAPSPACE)
TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCE, JIM CASELLA (TAPSPACE)
The SCMEA All-County Percussion Ensemble is proud to announce we will be performing three Tapspace publications on January 10, 2020.

No company makes selecting music easier than Tapspace. This is the model all companies should follow!

Scuttlebutt
Beacons of Light
Truth and Consequence
Hi. I am trying to figure a way to use VDL 2.5, East West Sounds (via composer cloud) with Sibelius 7.1.3. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Can you do a VDL explained video with the current version of Sibelius, instead of Sibelius 5?
Could someone please tell me which note I need to use in order to have marching bass drums play at the same time without inputting all the pitches? Thanks!
Anyone using write score templates with finale run into this before?? Ways to fix??
Quit suckin, Connor!
Andy Salmon and I are tossing out Tapspace shirts:

“Wow, they’re so soft and smooth”

“Like a babies bottom”

[9 teenage boys rubbing their shirts on their cheeks]

Had I been quicker with the phone, that would have been commercial gold right there :)
Feeling like the Tapspace poster boy today 😆
You guys ROCK!
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