Ready for a trip in the Way, WAY Back Machine? The 1992 tenor section of the Santa Clara Vanguard is often regarded as one of the best tenor sections in DCI history. The piece received a standing ovation
The 2005 SCV Tenor Ensemble is a fun, often cacophonous display of the crazy creativity of the 2005 Santa Clara Vanguard tenor line. Scored for tenor section and a variety of auxiliary percussion
This is an ostinato-based jam for the groovy drumline. Its challenges lie in the nonstop repetition of swing-style 16th notes for the snares, melodic-based diddle patterns for the tenors, and bottom feeder
From the Blue Crews 2016 season, check out this very intense battery ram. Fueled by an 11/16 time signature, the competition and judges won't know what hit 'em!
If you're looking for a little excitement, this 60-second drumline warmup is just the thing for you. Fat Mama Dancin' was originally written for the 1997 SCV drumline to play as an on-the-field
Hang onto your hats and glasses! This exercise in timing and independence for the advanced battery ensemble will test the mind and the ears, as well as just downright make some folks uncomfortable. It works
This is an up-tempo 'drum n' bass' piece that is fast and furious with fresh, chop-filled ideas thrown on top of recognizable drum and bass style vamps. At just over a minute in length, Juice Box
Winner of the 2013 PAS Marching Percussion Composition Contest, here is a gripping, electrically-charged onslaught of notes for the experienced battery ensemble. This boldly explores theme and variation
This quickly became an in-demand SCV classic at drum corps shows during a time when drumlines didn't really play much outside of their competitive shows and simple rudimental warmups. It's written in 11/16
Advanced drumlines will absolutely love this opportunity to unleash some musical fireworks as they display their percussive skills.
This old-school 60-second warmup runs the rudimental gamut in short order, so have your chops at the ready! Don't let the phrase "old-school" fool you, though...POOF!
Lots of rhythmic twists and turns (and no shortage of polyrhythmic grooves) make this a fresh new addition to the Tapspace library of battery etudes! It is based loosely around the idea of a "rhythmic
Here is a healthy serving of muscle for note-hungry drumlines. Originally heard played by the Santa Clara Vanguard drumline, this was written as a percussion feature in their 2003 production "Pathways."
The word 'scintilla' was originally Latin for 'spark.' It is defined as a minute amount, hint, trace, or particle. Scintilla has a hint of some spark... alright. Lots of it. With this sophisticated
Raise the battery etude bar a couple of notches higher with this work. This masterfully weaves in and out of 7/8 time in a way that is at once both complicated and groovy. Performers must master both
Impress the competition with this daredevil 3/4 time dynamo.
Performers will have all aspects of their playing stretched to the limits: challenging dynamics, density, and rhythmic integrity. Audiences will be impressed. Written in the spirit of early 90's warmups
As heard performed in the lot by the 2014 Bluecoats drumline, this is an aggressive marching percussion piece rife with challenging polyrhythmic ideas through a constant 12/8 meter. With extended grooves,
This is the latest drumline concoction inspired by various West African and Afro-Cuban styles. The piece is up, down, and all-around outside the box. It's scored for a full battery, including cymbals, as
This advanced ensemble works great as a feature or part of an indoor show. Dynamic battery and mallet writing set this 6/8 feature on a level of its own.
This goes the extra mile in delivering more notes per square inch than a lot of other battery jams out there! The intro sets the tone with a giant, earth-shaking roll followed by a deceleration, an
A relentless parking lot jam that has no chill! This entire work is based on a simple syncopated theme in 5/4 where the beat is obscured by a single sixteenth note rest, giving the listener multiple