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Slapstick



Slapsticks are always fun to make. Probably the most famous piece that calls for it is 'Sleigh Ride' by Leroy Anderson. This one I made for the YS, it's painted red with snowflake stickers.

One of the more memorable performances took place at a high school where I did Percussion Sectionals. At the first slapstick entrance a percussionist walked up in front of the band and played. At the next entrance another percussionist walked up and played. This continued until the final entrance when there were 8 or 10 players in front of the band. This of coarse was without the director's knowledge. Fortunately he had a great sense of humor and the audience went crazy.
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