PUBLICATIONS- $6.00 to $13.00/composition and $11.00 to $20.00/method book
As Rhapsody Percussion expands, we will be adding more to this category of products. Currently we offer a few percussion compositions and method books. Our two featured composers are George Tantchev and Al Payson. [wpsc_products category_id='17' number_per_page='6']
DRUMSTICKS – Buy 5 pair, get a pair FREE!
Rhapsody Percussion offers Pulse Drumsticks. They are made in the USA of Genuine American Hickory and are in the 2B size. Drumsticks are available in either a wood tip or nylon tip. [wpsc_products category_id='29' number_per_page='6']
ACCESSORIES – Timpani Mute $15/pair – Bass Drum Mute $20
Currently Rhapsody Percussion offers four accessories. The best-selling Stay-Put Timpani Mute, the Bass Drum Stay-Put Mute, the Guatemala Malletote and the Rhapsody Percussion Stick Bag . Mutes [caption id="attachment_378" align="alignleft" width="200" caption="Stay-Put Mutes"][/caption] Rhapsody Percussion offers two variations on our best selling Stay-Put Mutes: Timpani and Bass Drum Mutes. Both offer ease of use and functionality allowing the percussionist to concentrate on making music rather than their equipment. [wpsc_products category_id='7' number_per_page='6'] Mallet Bags [caption id="attachment_379" align="alignleft" width="200" caption="Rhapsody Percussion Mallet Bags"][/caption] Rhapsody Percussion offers two distinct Mallet Bag options. We have the traditional black mallet bag made for durability and also have the stylish Guatemala Malletote made ...
MALLET PACKS – Save 15% on Mallets – includes a Mallet Bag
Mallet Packs are pre-packaged groups of mallets designed to further lower your costs from our already low prices. Currentlly we offer five packs: Timpani Pack, Marimba Pack, Basic Student Pack, Ultimate Student Pack and the Professional Pack. NEW CUSTOMIZATION PROCESS! If you are interested in creating a customized Mallet Pack that fits exactly what you would like your students to have for the year, contact us at rhapsodypercussion@gmail.com and we will design it just for your school. Your Pack will be priced at 15% off the cost of purchasing the mallets individually from the Rhapsody Percussion website. Your pack will then be available ...
TIMPANI MALLETS – $20/pair
Timpani Mallets The Rhapsody Timpani Mallet Series has four models ranging from Soft to Staccato. Each model has a choice of two different thicknesses. The regular thickness is 9/16" tapering to 12/32" and the Thick model measures 12/32" tapering to 1/2". All shafts are made of solid maple. [wpsc_products category_id='15' number_per_page='6']
KEYBOARD MALLETS – $12 to $23/pair
Keyboard Mallets Rhapsody Percussion offers 4 different Keyboard Mallet Series encompassing 16 models: Unwound Series, Yarnwound Series, Yarnwound Long-Shaft Series and the Cordwound Series. These mallets are designed by and for professionals and are made with the finest materials and expert craftsmanship. Each shaft measures 3/8" diameter and range in length from 14" to 17". Each model is available in Birch or Rattan. Unwound Series [caption id="attachment_353" align="alignleft" width="200" caption="Unwound Keyboard Mallets"][/caption] The Unwound Series comprises 7 models using rubber, brass, plastic and rosewood heads to provide a very large palette of colors. U10, U20, U30, U40 are 15" long. U100, U200 and U300 are ...
STUDENT MALLETS – as low as $13/pair
Student ModelsThe student models have been designed especially for percussion students ranging from the very young beginners performing on Orff instruments to the advanced high school percussionist. Each of these mallets can be purchased individually or in Student Packs. The student models have two series: The Orff Series and the General Student Series. Each mallet is designed to be similar to the professional level models with adjustments to the size of the mallet head and length of the mallets. Smaller mallet heads are designed to fit on the smaller instruments found in most schools. The shorter length sticks are designed to fit ...
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Auditions/Jobs
March 2010 Percussion Auditions***Rhapsody Percussion does not guarentee the accuracy of this information. Please...
February 2010 Percussion Auditions
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January 2010 Percussion Auditions
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General Percussion
Rhapsody Percussion owner to star in Independent Film “Chi-Town Pulse”Sarah Basel is starring in Chi-Town Blues; a short independent film created by Doug Operzedek and www.independentthinking.us. Chi-Town Pulse is a short, fictional story that follows the lives of two characters and their personal struggles. John, a well-dressed, traveler with a love of blues music, dancing, women and booze, meets Sarah, a Chicago girl... [Read more of this review]
March 2010 Percussion Auditions
***Rhapsody Percussion does not guarentee the accuracy of this information. Please contact the orchestra for final details Canadian Forces Music Branch PERCUSSION – Pipe Band Drums, Percussion (Drum Set Specialty) Resume Date – June 30, 2010 Audition Date – Sept. 20- Oct. 1, 2010 Starting Date – Not Provided General... [Read more of this review]
Ruth Underwood and Dweezil Zappa talk about Frank’s fondness of mallet instruments.
A couple friends of mine posted this on facebook and I found it incredibly interesting. I’ve never really listened to Frank Zappa and had no idea his involvement in percussion. Now I’m very curious! I put it at the top of my Netflix movie list. However, if you are interested in buying the original DVD Aprostrophe Overnight Sensation;... [Read more of this review]
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About the Owner
Sarah Basel is a professional percussionist in the Chicagoland area. She has a masters in percussion performance from San Francisco Conservatory where she studied with Jack Van Geem (principal of San Francisco Symphony). She also received a Bachelor of Music Education which enabled her to study with Ed Harrison (principal timpanist of Lyric Opera of Chicago) from Concordia University in River Forest, Illinois. Sarah has been both a performer and a music educator for the past 16 years.