The tree stood like a man in sharp, green carpet. The Ohio sun provided light, but no heat, And November had flung leaves at his feet like confetti. The man stood like a tree, Feet planted in the carpet. A cheap chandelier, Pale as the Ohio sun, Lit the confetti That littered theContinue reading “(EX)pERspeCtI(S)vE”
Author Archives: byherndon
Tree Praise
The leaves rustle And the trees sway; We pray their roots hold So the trees stay Standing tall With their limbs raised, (As they have been For countless days) Palms to the sky In tree praise.
Begin Transmission in SCHLAGZEUFEST at IMEC 2017
Begin Transmission finds itself in some very good company on this repertoire list from Christopher Dandele’s presentation, “SCHLAGZEUFEST! and Other Strategies to Create a Culture of Excellence in Your Percussion Section”. (That is a mouthful!) Mr. Dandeles presented at the Illinois Music Education Conference in January, 2017.
‘Begin Transmission’ in Percussive Notes
The following is from Percussive Notes, Vol. 55, No. 2, May 2017: The repertoire for beginning students is thankfully expanding, and Begin Transmission by John Herndon is a fantastic addition for providing students an opportunity to apply skills learned in the first year of percussion study into an accessible and lively piece. Although written forContinue reading “‘Begin Transmission’ in Percussive Notes”
The Sun and Shady Grove
Saturday Mornings on Shady Grove, the Sun runs fast over the pavement. High-fiving the low hanging branches of trees who are just opening their eyes. The squirrels and birds begin their business first, finding food and decorating time with their songs. The Sun is higher now and the magnolias glisten like the sea,Continue reading “The Sun and Shady Grove”
Rain Beats And Beads
Much of the time, I live in my plans and my past. My imagination and memory; What has been and what might be. Much of the time, I live in my mind. But, here, in the now, Rain beats and beads on the glass. On the mountain, it feeds the stream That runs theContinue reading “Rain Beats And Beads”
Toboggan in Percussive Notes
The following is from Percussive Notes, Vol.55, No. 1 – March 2017: Toboggan is a simply delightful work by John Herndon for beginning or intermediate percussion ensemble that depicts a short, fast ride on a small sled. At least ten players are needed, and the piece uses standard percussion instruments that should be found inContinue reading “Toboggan in Percussive Notes”
All The Trees Clap Their Hands
Catch my newest indoor percussion production, “All The Trees Clap Their Hands”, being performed by the Milton High School Indoor Drumline at GIPA and WGI competitions this 2017 season!
2016 Recap
2016 was a big year for byHerndon Music! ‘Begin Transmission’ was published by Tapspace Publications The byHerndon website opened it’s doors ‘Stellar’ (performed by the Milton High School Indoor Drumline) was selected as a Percussion Scholastic World Class Finalist at WGI World Championships ‘Relativity’ (performed by the Milton High School Marching Band) was selected asContinue reading “2016 Recap”
Observe the City
Observe the city, humanity spread like a bed of embers slowly smoldering under the stars.
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