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David Reeves received a Bachelor of Music in Percussion Performance from the University of Washington. At the University, David taught the Drumline for the Husky Marching Band from 2001-2009. Prior to his studies at Washington, David studied Composition at Indiana University. His past teachers include Don Freund, Tim Salzman, Mike Crusoe and Tom Collier.
In the Drum Corps arena, David was a performing member of the DCI World Champion Star of Indiana from 1991-1993. He has since instructed or arranged for Santa Clara Vanguard, The Cavaliers and Seattle Cascades. Currently, David is the Percussion Arranger for the 2009 DCI finalist, Troopers. He is an artist and clinician for Pearl Drums and Innovative Percussion Sticks and Mallets
David composes and arranges music for competitive Marching Bands and Drumlines throughout the country. He also composes concert music and has published works with Tapspace Publications.
David lives in Seattle, Washington with his wife Krista and their two little boys, Benjamin and Alden.
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Pieces of Eight
for Percussion Ensemble
by David Reeves
Level: Advanced
Personnel: 8 players
Our price: $30.00
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Description:
Pieces of Eight is a minimalist piece for eight percussionists on pitched instruments. David Reeves has masterfully captured a spiritual essence which evokes emotion in both performers and listeners. Some sections are written in strict meter, while other phrases are left to the discretion of the conductor or performers, ensuring a different experience with each performance.
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Ralph Speak (downloadable)
A Twisted 60-Second Warmup for Fearless Drumlines.
by David Reeves
Level: Difficult
Our price: $5.99
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Description:
This 60-second warmup was heard played by the Santa Clara Vanguard drumline in 2002 written by David Reeves as a tribute to drum corps icon Ralph Hardimon, who shaped much of what people know today as the SCV percussion sound. Ralph Speak is a rhythmically complex piece which requires both chops and finesse to perform. For drumlines with brains and brawn, this piece is sure...
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Stadium 54
An Anthology of Stadium Grooves and Street Beats
by David Reeves
Level: medium to advanced
Our price: $36.00
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Description:
Stadium 54 is your drumline's swiss Army knife of tools to keep the audience grooving at any occasion - in the stands AND on the street. Complete with 10 stadium grooves and 4 streetbeats, this collection of people movers is the perfect addition to your entertainment arsenal. The pieces vary in length, style, and mood so you'll have plenty of options for picking the right...
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Stadium Grooves and Street Beats from "Stadium 54"
A La Carte Download Versions
by David Reeves
Level: Medium to Difficult
Our price: $4.00
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Description:
These are the "a la carte" versions of the individual pieces from David Reeves' funky new collection of stadium grooves and street beats, "Stadium 54." Buying a la carte allows you to pick and choose your selections rather than buying the whole book. Available by download only.
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Three Preludes
Percussion Trio Including "Bruyeres," "Des Pas," and "General Lavine"
by Claude Debussy, arr. David Reeves
Level: Advanced
Personnel: 3 players
Our price: $35.00
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Description:
These beautiful arrangements capture the essence of Debussy's most endearing famous piano preludes. A "chamber" piece in the truest sense, these preludes are written for three performers, and requires the utmost in musical sensitivity. Performers will have to maintain a strong command in understanding when the phrases will ebb and flow.
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