Combo Blasters for Pep Band: Drumset Book

Wasson nails the drumset writing here. Every chart sits comfortably under the hands while keeping the groove locked and propulsive, and the flip-folio format with optional rhythm section replacement means you can run these charts whether you've got a full band or just a handful of players on any given day.

Energetic, grounded, and instantly fun. These are grooves that make people move, built on classic rock and soul vocabulary that drummers recognize and audiences love. The writing stays musical without ever getting precious.

Pep band drummers at any level who want to sit down with fourteen immediately playable, high-energy charts. This collection works equally well for a drummer getting comfortable with rock grooves and for experienced players looking for tight, band-friendly material.

• Lean into the shuffle and swing feel on numbers like 'Sing, Sing, Sing' and 'Sweet Georgia Brown' rather than playing them metronomically straight; the pocket deepens when you let the groove breathe.
• Use the included accompaniment CD in rehearsal to lock the tempo and feel before running the full band, so your time stays locked when the other sections enter.
• Pay attention to the kick drum and snare coordination in the busier rock charts like 'Smoke on the Water'; clarity between these voices keeps the groove readable for the whole ensemble.

Pull individual charts throughout the season for football games, pep rallies, or halftime shows. The mix of tempos and styles (from the stately Banner through uptempo rockers) gives you flexibility to program variety without hunting through multiple books.

• Reading and executing rock and shuffle grooves on drumset
• Kick drum and snare coordination at multiple tempos
• Listening to and locking with rhythm section parts
• Navigating flip-folio chart layouts in performance settings
• Playing grooves that lock with optional accompaniment tracks