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== General Info ==
 
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'''Year of Published''': 2023<br /-->
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'''Publisher''': [[Title Publisher]]<br /-->
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'''Difficulty''': Advanced<br /-->
 
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[[John Beck]] is one of the most influential percussionists of our time. As a teacher, mentor, role model, and friend, he has set the standard, helped his students find their way forward, and formed the bedrock that supports generations of percussionists.
  
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His students have become outstanding performers and teachers, and many have redefined excellence on the instruments they play. They are inspiring educators. They are members of internationally revered percussion ensembles and outstanding orchestras. They are world-renowned solo percussionists, world percussionists, and drum set artists working in every genre of music imaginable. And no matter how long ago you had your last lesson in his office on the third floor of the Eastman School of Music, he is always happy to share his insight, advice, and support whenever needed.
  
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Bedrock is dedicated to John Beck in celebration of his 90th birthday. The main motive is built on the first three letters of his last name (B-E-C). There is also a rhythmic reference to one of his first students at Eastman (you might recognize the “Gadd Mozambique”) and a motivic reference to another one of his students who later became his successor at the Eastman School of Music (using the motive based on “Michael B” that first appeared in my piece The Wind That Turns the World). It is in large part thanks to Mike Burritt that I am one of the lucky ones who can call Mr. Beck my teacher.
  
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Bedrock is 91 measures long. One measure for each year…and one to grow on. The outer letters of the title spell JB’s last name.
  
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Oh, and there are also two short references to one of the most popular songs in the world.
  
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Happy Birthday to you!
  
 
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Revision as of 00:21, 3 January 2026

Blake Tyson

General Info

Year of Published: 2023
Publisher: Title Publisher
Difficulty: Advanced
Duration: c.
Cost: Score and Parts - $14.00   |   Score Only - $0.00


Instrumentation

5 Timpani

Program Notes

John Beck is one of the most influential percussionists of our time. As a teacher, mentor, role model, and friend, he has set the standard, helped his students find their way forward, and formed the bedrock that supports generations of percussionists.

His students have become outstanding performers and teachers, and many have redefined excellence on the instruments they play. They are inspiring educators. They are members of internationally revered percussion ensembles and outstanding orchestras. They are world-renowned solo percussionists, world percussionists, and drum set artists working in every genre of music imaginable. And no matter how long ago you had your last lesson in his office on the third floor of the Eastman School of Music, he is always happy to share his insight, advice, and support whenever needed.

Bedrock is dedicated to John Beck in celebration of his 90th birthday. The main motive is built on the first three letters of his last name (B-E-C). There is also a rhythmic reference to one of his first students at Eastman (you might recognize the “Gadd Mozambique”) and a motivic reference to another one of his students who later became his successor at the Eastman School of Music (using the motive based on “Michael B” that first appeared in my piece The Wind That Turns the World). It is in large part thanks to Mike Burritt that I am one of the lucky ones who can call Mr. Beck my teacher.

Bedrock is 91 measures long. One measure for each year…and one to grow on. The outer letters of the title spell JB’s last name.

Oh, and there are also two short references to one of the most popular songs in the world.

Happy Birthday, dear JB!

Happy Birthday to you!

Review

Errata

Awards

Commercial Discography

Online Recordings

Recent Performances

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Works for Percussion by this Composer

Deskbell Solo Works

Bellbird

Marimba Solo Works

A cricket sang and set the sun
Anubis
Firefish
Lost Mountain Sunrise
Night Light
Not far from here (Marimba Solo Version)
Snowfall
Windowlight

Multiple Percussion Solo Works

Inside the Shining Stone

Snare Drum Solo Works

Encircled Echoes

Timpani Solo Works

Bedrock

Vibraphone Solo Works

The Hands They Hold

Percussion Solo with Percussion Ensemble Works

Cloud Forest – Marimba with Percussion Quartet
Not far from Here - Marimba with Percussion Ensemble
The Wind That Turns the World – Marimba with Percussion Quartet

Percussion Ensemble Works

A Ceiling Full of Stars – 8 players
Beaming Candels - 8 Players
Glomar Response - 4 Players
Industry Standard - 4 Players
Launchpad - 25 Players
Moonrise – 7 players
Vagabond of Light – 3 Players

Mallet Ensemble Works

Not far from here (Mallet Octet Version) - 8 Players
Vertical River – duet for Marimba and vibraphone

With Other Instrument Works

Everything is Broken - Multiple Percussion & Voice
Not far from here (With Choir Version) - Mallet Ensemble & Voice
Ursa Conculium - Multiple Percussion & Trombone


Additional Resources



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