Cowabunga Rock

A nod to ‘Surf Music’ made popular throughout Hawaii and Southern California in the 1960’s, Cowabunga Rock provides developing performers the opportunity to play mallets and drums alike.

Program Notes

Cowabunga Rock was commissioned in 2019 for the Hawaii Youth Percussion Ensemble (HYPE) by student Caden Hong of Honolulu, Hawaii. A nod to ‘Surf Music’ made popular throughout Hawaii and Southern California in the 1960’s, Cowabunga Rock is written for 6 percussionists. This work provides developing performers the opportunity to play mallets and drums alike.

The IGNITE Series for the Developing Percussion Ensemble
This unique series was designed specifically for young percussionists as they experience the magic of playing in a percussion ensemble. Each piece provides the director and students with great flexibility - from the number of players to the tempo to the instrumentation.
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Grade Level: Medium Easy
Copyright: 2020
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Series: Ignite Series
Category: Percussion

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Instrumentation

Part 1: Vibraslap, Bells, Tambourine
Part 2: Vibraphone, Floor Tom
Part 3: Marimba [4-octave]*, Snare Drum
Part 4: Marimba [4.3-octave]*
Part 5: Bongos
Part 6: Drum Set (optional)

* Parts 3 & 4 can be performed on one 4.3-octave Marimba