66 Festive & Famous Chorales for Band - Percussion (Snare/Bass Drum)
This collection brings together 66 timeless chorales arranged for concert band by Frank Erickson, offering percussionists a valuable part book for warm-ups, ensemble work, and developing core musicianship skills alongside the rest of the band.
Product Overview
Arranged in four parts (SATB), these 66 chorales are playable not only by full concert band but by a wide variety of smaller groupings, from quartet on up — giving directors and students flexibility in how the material is used. Beyond serving as an excellent daily warm-up tool, the collection provides a focused opportunity to work on phrasing, balance, intonation, and overall musicianship. This edition provides the snare drum and bass drum parts, allowing percussionists to participate fully in these ensemble chorale exercises alongside winds and brass.
Ideal For
- Band directors seeking a reliable daily warm-up resource for concert band
- Percussionists working on rhythmic accuracy, balance, and ensemble listening
- Small ensembles and chamber groups looking for flexible four-part repertoire
- Music educators emphasizing musicianship and phrasing alongside technique
Key Features
Four-Part (SATB) Arrangement
Each chorale is arranged in four voices, allowing for rich harmonic texture and flexible performance by groups of varying sizes.
Snare Drum and Bass Drum Parts
This edition includes dedicated percussion parts, giving snare and bass drum players a meaningful role in chorale-style ensemble playing.
Scalable Ensemble Size
Playable by anything from a quartet to a full concert band, making this collection useful across rehearsal settings and ensemble configurations.
Musicianship-Focused Repertoire
Chorales are well-suited for developing balance, intonation, and rhythmic ensemble awareness, making them a valuable teaching tool beyond simple warm-ups.
BP G3.1
