Garden of the Gods Ensemble - Percussion Please note that the snare

Please note that the snare drum part uses buzzed 1/8th notes instead of traditional 16th note rolls

the easiest to play without hitting a sour note and it fits every harmony

You can also explain modal music in that this is not in a major key

Bahama Mama

Acclaim is a dynamic concert or contest piece that captures the audience's attention with its strong melodic statement and syncopated bass line

Garden of the Gods Ensemble - Percussion Please note that the snareGarden of the Gods Jerry Frazier Grade 1 'Garden of the Gods' by Jerry Frazier is a tribute to the National Park in Colorado. Its majestic mountain ranges and peaks inspired the melody lines for this composition. Polytonality and interesting rhythms will challenge your students and give your listeners something different. Score and Audio