The Cavaliers, affectionately known
as the
Green Machine, have been dishing out some of drum corps finest
percussion programs for decades. This book contains some of the technical
exercises and musical excerpts that make the gears turn for one of the
worlds top marching percussion programs.
Green Beats 2008 is a technique book compiled
by the Cavaliers percussion staff which includes a full collection of
technical exercises and musical excerpts for all battery sections (snares,
tenors, bass) as well as the front ensemble. Exercises are written in
score form and contain written guidelines from Cavaliers staff members
on how to approach the musical concepts involved. Technical guidelines
pertaining to grip, stroke, playing positions, etc., include pictures
and details to consider when learning the Cavaliers percussion approach.
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the contents of this book.*
PLEASE NOTE: This is not the 2009
edition. This edition contains several
different pieces from the 2009 edition. The 2008 edition will only remain
available while supplies last.
For information on The Cavaliers, including audition locations,
applications, and dates, visit the Cavaliers
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