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 drum corps' Santa Clara Vanguard (Santa Clara, CA) and Cavaliers (Rosemont, IL). His musical emphasis on color, melodic drum writing, and a tightly woven blending of the full ensemble has contributed to DCI championships, high percussion awards, and has influenced new generations of modern, holistic percussion arrangers.
Tapspace, the company Casella co-founded with Murray Gusseck, is one of the leading publishers of percussion music in the world. He also pioneered and produced the versatile software sample library, Virtual Drumline – an industry-favorite tool used for over 2 decades by arrangers for marching band, drum corps, and indoor percussion, as well as film, media, and concert composers.
Casella’s signature series of drumsticks and keyboard mallets are manufactured by Innovative Percussion and are popular worldwide. He has served on the board of advisors for the Percussive Arts Society (PAS), the world’s largest percussion organization and is a member of The American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP). Jim Casella endorses Pearl/Adams instruments, Innovative Percussion sticks & mallets, Zildjian cymbals, and Remo drumheads.
In addition to his work in the percussion industry, Jim has composed music for film and advertising. He lives in Portland, Oregon.
Visit Jim Casella's official website at jimcasella.com.
A complex, multi layered quintet for unpitched instruments combining concert and marching techniques, a unique setup, and unstoppable groove-based motion.
Duration: 5:30 | Level: Advanced | Personnel: 5 players
Price: $48.00
A complex, multi layered quintet for unpitched instruments combining concert and marching techniques, a unique setup, and unstoppable groove-based motion.
Duration: 5:30 | Level: Advanced | Personnel: 5 players
Price: $48.00
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 | Personnel: 12 players
Price: $55.00
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 | Personnel: 12 players
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 | Personnel: 15-17 players
Price: $50.00
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 | Personnel: 15-17 players
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 | Personnel: 16 players
Price: $45.00
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 | Personnel: 16 players
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 | Personnel: 12 players
Price: $55.00
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 | Personnel: 12 players
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 | Personnel: 15 players
Price: $50.00
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 | Personnel: 15 players
Price: $50.00
An exciting, percussion-heavy piece for intermediate (Grade 4) concert bands.
Duration: 5:00 | Level: Grade 4
Price: $80.00
An exciting, percussion-heavy piece for intermediate (Grade 4) concert bands.
Duration: 5:00 | Level: Grade 4
Price: $80.00
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: $32.00
Forward March! - Volume 1 (Download) 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: $32.00
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: $32.00
Forward March! - Volume 2 (Download) 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: $32.00
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: $32.00
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: $16.00
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: $16.00
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 | Personnel: 15-17 players
Price: $50.00
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 | Personnel: 15-17 players
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 | Personnel: 9 players
Price: $48.00
