Canon in Boombucket Major: Score
By Johann Pachelbel / arr. Joseph Benjamin Earp
Grade: 2
Item: 98-PR-RWS2309
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Description
Canon in Boombucket Major arranged by Joseph Benjamin Earp was inspired by Pachelbel's Canon. Utilizing boomwhackers and five-gallon buckets, the percussion section is featured in this new, inspired take on a timeless classic. It is also a great recruiting opportunity as you feature elementary students on their boomwhackers at your next concert. A great finale for any program!
Original Item#: RWS-2309-00
Original Item#: RWS-2309-00
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Series:
RWS - Custom Concert Band
Publisher:
RWS Music Company
SKU:
98-PR-RWS2309
More about this title
About the Composer: Johann Pachelbel
Johann Pachelbel (1653-1706) was a German Baroque composer whose output spanned sacred vocal music, instrumental works, and keyboard pieces. His Canon in D remains one of the most recognizable compositions in Western music, a testament to the enduring power of his harmonic progressions and elegant melodic writing.
Why we love this
This arrangement transforms a centuries-old masterpiece into a showstopper that engages your entire ensemble while creating a genuine recruiting moment for your program. The use of boomwhackers and buckets gives elementary students a tangible role in a recognizable, impressive sound without requiring years of instrumental study, making it an ideal bridge between general music and instrumental performance.
What to expect
Familiar warmth meets playful energy. The harmonic foundation that made Pachelbel's original enduring remains intact, but now it's buoyed by bright, percussive colors that feel celebratory and accessible without sacrificing musical integrity.
Who it's for
This score and parts suit concert bands at the Grade 2 level seeking a finale that combines musical substance with audience engagement and recruiting appeal. Directors who want to feature younger or general music students alongside their band deserve material that feels substantial rather than gimmicky.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the boomwhackers and buckets so they support rather than overshadow the band's harmonic foundation; these percussion parts are featured but should blend with the overall texture.
- Lock the pulse between the bucket ostinato and the band's rhythmic foundation early in rehearsal to establish the groove that carries the entire piece.
- Prepare elementary boomwhacker players separately if possible, teaching them their entrance cues and rhythmic patterns before full ensemble rehearsals to build confidence.
How to use it
Slot this as the final piece of a concert to send the audience out smiling and to give elementary students a memorable performance experience that connects them to your band program. It works equally well as an end-of-year celebration or a spring concert highlight where you can involve student musicians across multiple levels.
Skills your students will build
- Maintaining ostinato patterns across multiple measures
- Blending percussion colors within an ensemble texture
- Recognizing harmonic progressions and their variations
- Performing with confidence as a featured section within a larger group