Jim Casella
Jim Casella is a composer and music publisher. He is best known for the music he's created for percussion ensembles and the world-class drum corps Vanguard (Santa Clara, CA) and Cavaliers (Rosemont, IL). The company he co-founded, Tapspace, is one of the leading publishers of percussion music in the world. You might also be familiar with the software sample library he created called Virtual Drumline.
Jim's signature series of drumsticks and keyboard mallets are manufactured by Innovative Percussion and are popular worldwide. He serves on the board of advisors for the Percussive Arts Society (PAS), the world's largest percussion organization.
In addition to his work in the percussion industry, Jim composes music for film and commercials. He lives in Portland, Oregon.
Visit Jim Casella's official website at www.jimcasella.com.
Jim's signature series of drumsticks and keyboard mallets are manufactured by Innovative Percussion and are popular worldwide. He serves on the board of advisors for the Percussive Arts Society (PAS), the world's largest percussion organization.
In addition to his work in the percussion industry, Jim composes music for film and commercials. He lives in Portland, Oregon.
Visit Jim Casella's official website at www.jimcasella.com.
Inspired by an adventure in the Himalayas, this rich work for percussion orchestra by Jim Casella is a vibrant representation of the human spirit.
Duration: 7:00 | Level: Advanced
Price: $55.00
Odd meter, ostinato-driven work for larger ensemble (15-17 players) that explores mathematically overlapping patterns in 7/8 time. Requires groove, balance, and strong ensemble timing skills.
Duration: 5:50 | Level: Advanced
Price: $50.00
An homage to the groovy, retro sounds of classic American TV cop shows such as "S.W.A.T," "The Mod Squad," and "The Streets of San Francisco." An enjoyable piece for medium to advanced percussion ensembles.
Duration: 6:00 | Level: Med-Advanced
Price: $45.00
Inspired by accounts of an expedition to Mt. Everest, this aggressive composition depicts determination and danger. It features a quartet of marimba players backed by seven multipercussionists and piano.
Duration: 4:40 | Level: Advanced
Price: $55.00
A piece designed to imitate a tense, action-packed, horror soundtrack. Using a fairly large instrumentation including piano, a variety of percussive effects are used to create an eerie, creepy atmosphere.
Duration: 4:00 | Level: Med-Advanced
Price: $50.00
Forward March! - Volume 1 Quick & Easy Cadences in a Variety of Flavors
By Jim Casella, Murray Gusseck
By Jim Casella, Murray Gusseck
A groovy collection of 6 short cadences aimed at younger players (or those in a hurry!) - Volume 1.
Duration: 0:25-1:00 per loop | Level: Easy to Medium
Price: $30.00
Forward March! - Volume 2 Quick & Easy Cadences in a Variety of Flavors
By Jim Casella, Murray Gusseck
By Jim Casella, Murray Gusseck
A groovy collection of 6 short cadences aimed at younger players (or those in a hurry!) - Volume 2.
Duration: 0:30-1:00 per loop | Level: Easy to Medium
Price: $30.00
Fresh Perspectives for the Modern Drumline Ensemble exercises and music of the Santa Clara Vanguard
By Jim Casella, Murray Gusseck
By Jim Casella, Murray Gusseck
The 97-page book containing music of the Santa Clara Vanguard drumline in the late 90s.
Level: Medium to Advanced
Price: $30.00
This arrangement adheres to the original, although the key has been changed to accommodate the range of a standard vibraphone. It requires precision to bring out the melody and coordination to handle the mallet dampening.
Duration: 3:30 | Level: Medium
Price: $15.00
A creatively-titled piece for a large ensemble of 15-17 players that has a festive, soulful Afro-Cuban flavor and is thickly scored with a full complement of Latin rhythm section instruments.
Duration: 4:50 | Level: Advanced
Price: $50.00
This piece uses a variety of textures, instruments, and techniques to create a driving and intense feel. With complex rhythms and an organic ostinato, this piece offers an intense and entertaining experience.
Duration: 5:00 | Level: Advanced
Price: $48.00
An adventurous work for solo marimba and percussion ensemble.
Duration: 8:40 | Level: Advanced
Price: $55.00
Palindrome (downloadable) Twisted drumline jam born in the Tapspace booth!
By Bill Castillo, Bryan Harmsen, Jim Casella, Murray Gusseck
By Bill Castillo, Bryan Harmsen, Jim Casella, Murray Gusseck
A short but challenging etude for marching battery in 23/16 time based loosely around the idea of a "rhythmic palindrome."
Duration: 1:10 | Level: Advanced
Price: $18.99
Prime Ordinals for solo djembe (with digital delay), prayer bowl, and audio soundscape
By Jim Casella
By Jim Casella
This solo for djembe requires the drum to be amplified and effected with digital delay. It also calls for a prayer bowl and audio soundscape accompaniment.
Duration: 6:00 | Level: Med-Advanced
Price: $30.00
Now available by popular demand, "Ramrod" offers a super-sized serving of rammage. Originally heard played by the Santa Clara Vanguard, this was a meaty interlude within their aggressive show in 2003.
Duration: 0:45 | Level: Advanced
Price: $18.99
Jim Casella's third in a series of pieces for the developing percussion section is packed with catchy phrases you'll sing all the way home!
Duration: 4:30 | Level: Medium
Price: $40.00
Available by popular request! Spice Mon is a cadence originally written for the 1993 SCV Cadets drumline, and used as a popular demo for the Virtual Drumline sample library.
Duration: 1:30 | Level: Med-Advanced
Price: $18.99
This piece is designed for young/intermediate ensembles as a sort of sequel to "Technology." It can be performed by itself as an octet, or by a full wind ensemble.
Duration: 3:30 | Level: Med-Easy
Price: $55.00
Written for eight percussionists of intermediate to beginning skill levels. This piece is sure to be a hit among high school percussion ensembles and audiences alike!
Duration: 4:00 | Level: Med-Easy
Price: $40.00
An aggressive piece for large, intermediate percussion ensemble, filled with action, vocal colors, and dramatic turmoil.
Duration: 5:00 | Level: Med-Advanced
Price: $50.00
For students, instructors, arrangers, and band directors, Jim Casella and Jim Ancona bring you this epic front ensemble resource guide.
Level: Easy to Advanced
Price: $45.00
Up Front STUDENT EDITION (downloadable) The player"s edition of the flagship pit resource UP FRONT
By Jim Ancona, Jim Casella
By Jim Ancona, Jim Casella
A downloadable, student-modeled version of the flagship book UP FRONT. Specifically tailored for individual players, this product contains most of the Technique and Exercises chapters from the original book at a fraction of the cost.
Level: Easy to Advanced
Price: $12.99
Jim Casella wrote this mixed-metered, groove-based work as a tribute to his transformative experiences in the jungles of Peru.
Duration: 5:30 | Level: Advanced
Price: $55.00
