Murray Houllif composer / arranger
date of birth: 28.11.1948
MURRAY HOULLIF (b. 1948)
A native of Woodbourne, New York, Murray Houllif holds degrees from the State University of New York at Potsdam (BS Music Education) and the State University of New York at Stony Brook (MM Percussion Performance). His teachers include Raymond Des Roches, Richard Fitz, James Petercsak, Sandy Feldstein and BeyPerry. Having subsequently served as co-coordinator of percussion at North Texas State University in Denton, Murray has recently retired from 32 years as a band director and percussion specialist in the public schools of Smithtown, New York.
As a member of the percussion section of the Long Island Symphony under Seymour Lipkin and the Nassau Symphony directed by Andrew Schenk, he has performed with Dave Brubeck, Marian McPartland, Itzak Perlman, Bryon Janis, Stanley Drucker, Julius Baker, Lynn Harrell and Phil Smith. Murray currently performs with the Atlantic Wind Symphony and as a free-lance percussionist. He endorses Pro-Mark sticks and Grover Pro-Percussion products.
With over 175 concert and pedagogic publications to his credit, he won the Percussive Arts Society Composition Contest twice and has written numerous articles for such professional journals as Percussive Notes and the Music Educator's Journal.
A native of Woodbourne, New York, Murray Houllif holds degrees from the State University of New York at Potsdam (BS Music Education) and the State University of New York at Stony Brook (MM Percussion Performance). His teachers include Raymond Des Roches, Richard Fitz, James Petercsak, Sandy Feldstein and BeyPerry. Having subsequently served as co-coordinator of percussion at North Texas State University in Denton, Murray has recently retired from 32 years as a band director and percussion specialist in the public schools of Smithtown, New York.
As a member of the percussion section of the Long Island Symphony under Seymour Lipkin and the Nassau Symphony directed by Andrew Schenk, he has performed with Dave Brubeck, Marian McPartland, Itzak Perlman, Bryon Janis, Stanley Drucker, Julius Baker, Lynn Harrell and Phil Smith. Murray currently performs with the Atlantic Wind Symphony and as a free-lance percussionist. He endorses Pro-Mark sticks and Grover Pro-Percussion products.
With over 175 concert and pedagogic publications to his credit, he won the Percussive Arts Society Composition Contest twice and has written numerous articles for such professional journals as Percussive Notes and the Music Educator's Journal.
Mambo Para Seis***(Digital Download Only)*** Murray Houllif
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This grade 4 sextet is an authentic mambo with an irresistible, even danceable beat! Featuring syncopated rhythms, independent and unison passages, and dynamic contrast, the instrumentation includes cowbell, maracas, snare drum or timbale, conga, claves, and ...
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Hand Writing***(Digital Download Only)*** Murray Houllif
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Instrumentation: High Djembe or Bongo, Low Djembe or Conga, Gankogui/Agogo Bells or 2 Cowbells, Shekere or Cabasa, 2Djabarra or 2 Maracas, and Gourd opt. Guiro
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This exciting sextet features hypnotic, syncopated and accented rhythms played on authentic African instruments. A d ...
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1812 Overture***(Digital Download Only)*** Piotr Ilich Tchaikowsky (Pyotr Peter Ilyich Iljitsch Tschaikovsky) / Arr. Murray Houllif
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Instrumentation: Bells/Tambourine, Vibes/Triangle, Marimba/Tenor Drum, Snare Drum, Bass Drum/Cymbals, and Timpani
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The introductory "Largo" and closing "Allegro Vivace" sections of this classic work by Tchaikovsky provides plenty of inspiration and excitement for players and a ...
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Composer: Piotr Ilich Tchaikowsky (Pyotr Peter Ilyich Iljitsch Tschaikovsky)
Arranger: Murray Houllif
Arranger: Murray Houllif
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Cap Gun Western, A (PoP)***(Digital Download Only)*** Murray Houllif
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Instrumentation: Bells or Xylophone/Bubble Wrap, 2 Timpani, Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Small Tom, Woodblock/Triangle/Bubble Wrap
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Featuring a variety of common percussion instruments, this programmatic work is a convincing and colorful portrayal of life in the Old West, complete w ...
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American Patrol***(Digital Download Only)*** Frank White Meacham / Arr. Murray Houllif
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Instrumentation: Bells/Field or Tenor DrumXylophone or Marimba, Vibes/Woodblock2 Timpani/TriangleSnare DrumBass DrumCymbals
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Set at a moderate tempo, this version of the familiar song incorporates clever special effects and some intricate offset patterns that will require rhyt ...
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Chicago***(Digital Download Only)*** Lou Fischer / Arr. Murray Houllif
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Instrumentation: XylophoneBellsDrum SetWoodblock/CowbellMarimba
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Murray Houllif's swingin' version of this great Roaring Twenties hit features all the razzmatazz of that fabulous era. Accessible to many, equipment requirements are flexible and limited to common instruments on ...
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March Madness Murray Houllif
Instrumentation: Mixed Ensemble w/Bass
Produkttyp / Product: Percussion Quartet
Ensembles will love this terrific 2/4 military march for quartets comprised of snare drum, tenor drum, 2 tom-toms, and bass drum. Exciting rhythmic imitation and spicy dynamic contrast add to the appeal of this Houllif original.
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Four-Way Split Murray Houllif
Instrumentation: High Snare Drum, Low Snare Drum, Tom-Tom or Tenor Drum, Bass Drum
Produkttyp / Product: Percussion Quartet
Serie / Series: Kendor Ensemble SeriesIn this winning original in a rudimental style, young drummers work together and in pairs to build the main thematic elements, with dramatic pyramid entrances interspersed throughout. The bass drum is to be laid flat ...
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Sultans Of Swat***(Digital Download Only)*** Murray Houllif
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Instrumentation: Snare Drum, Tenor Drum, Bass Drum
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A convincing performance of this medium-tempo march depends upon the ability of the players to observe the ebb and flow of dynamic changes throughout. The D.C. al Fine in bar 56 means that the opening and ending are identical. ...
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Instrumentation: 2 Drum Sets
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While the 9 duets in this collection are certainly suitable for recitals, they were primarily designed for studio teaching and pedagogy. Various contemporary styles of drum set playing are represented including jazz, rock, ...
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Instrumentation: 2 Snare Drums
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Written as a complement to "Contest Duets For Intermediate Snare Drummers", this grade 3-4+ collection includes stylistically diverse classical, jazz, funk, and ethnic material. The duets are suitable for contest, recital, and jury performances, a ...
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Instrumentation: 2 Snare Drums, Timpani, Vibes or Marimba, and Tom-Toms
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As the titles in this collection of 4 duets indicate, this music paying tribute to percussion greats of the 20th century celebrates their hallmark styles: Ringo Starr & Charlie Watts (rock & shuffle)Elden " ...
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Contest Duets For Intermediate Snare Drummers Murray Houllif
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Instrumentation: 2 Snare Drums
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Conceived as a sequel to his set of duets for young drummers, this book of 10 duets features an array of styles--rock, jazz, rudimental, classical, samba, funk, etc.
Petrology 101Double ScotchDuelin' ParadiddlesReady To RumbleBuddy-BuddyThree In OneSambapeop ...
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Contest Duets For Intermediate Drum Set Players Murray Houllif
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Instrumentation: 2 Drum Sets
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Drum set duets are always fun and a great way to improve musicianship - listening, balance, dynamics and precision. These grade 3-4 pieces encompass rock, funk, jazz and Latin styles for 4 piece kits. Perfect for studio lessons, recitals, juries, and contests. ...
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Contest Solos For The Young Percussionist Murray Houllif
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Instrumentation: Mixed Percussion Solo
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The 18 solos in this collection give the young percussionist an opportunity to perform on snare drum, timpani (2), and mallet percussion instruments. Six grade 1-2 solos are included for each instrument. Perfect for contests, recitals and lessons, a ...
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Contest Solos For The Young Mallet Player Murray Houllif
Instrumentation: Mallet Solo
Serie / Series: Kendor Solo Series
Playable on bells, xylophone, vibraphone or marimba, each of the 8 solos in this collection include mallet and sticking suggestions. Some simple double-stops are used, and styles include Latin, jazz, march and waltz.
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