music that hits

Through his affiliations with some of the world's finest competitive performance groups, Jim Casella has had a creative influence on numerous popular products in the music industry. He is an endorsed artist with Pearl Drums, Zildjian Cymbals, Remo Drumheads, Innovative Percussion sticks and mallets, and Sibelius Software.


JIM CASELLA SIGNATURE SERIES DRUMSTICK
Produced by Innovative Percussion, this field series drumstick is a popular choice worldwide. These sticks are constructed of heartwood hickory, and feature an oval bead and long taper. As a result, these sticks produce a big sound with sufficient weight and balance for smooth action and zippy rebound.

Features:
  • Heartwood Hickory
  • Oval Bead
  • Long Taper
  • Length: 17"
  • Thickness: .710"



JIM CASELLA SIGNATURE SERIES KEYBOARD MALLETS
Produced by Innovative Percussion, this was the first signature series of keyboard mallets for outdoor/indoor competitive percussion ensembles and they remain extremely popular across the globe today. Through an extensive design process mixing weight, materials, and a variety of hardnesses and wrapping methods, this mallet series offers the marching percussion ensemble the most extensive variety of timbres available today.

Features:
IP1001, IP1002, IP1003 (Marimba)
• Variety of rubber cores and latex combinations to create
a full, rich tone and warm fundamental
• Increased weight for added projection
• Highly polished birch handles
• Specially designed, extra-durable synthetic yarn with a
concert hall timbre

IP1004, IP1005, IP1006 (Vibraphone)
• Variety of rubber cores and latex combinations to create
a full, rich tone and warm fundamental
• Increased weight for added projection
• Extra-durable rattan handles
• Tightly woven multi-ply cord for increased articulation
and durability

IP1007 (Xylophone)
• Synthetic ball, with increased weight and size, for added
projection with a very warm sound
• Extra-durable rattan handles

NEW ADDITIONS FOR 2009!!
IP 1003X - A hard marimba mallet with latex wrapped,
rubber core, with added weight for brighter articulation, extra
projection, and endurance training.
IP 1008 - Similar to the 1007, this xylophone mallet
features a smaller ball for efficiency, and added weight for
enhanced sound quality.




BOOKS


Up Front - A complete resource for today's pit ensemble
Co-authored with Jim Ancona

Fresh Perspectives for the Modern Drumline
Co-authored with Murray Gusseck



PUBLISHED CONCERT MUSIC

Cop Drama
for large percussion ensemble and rhythm section

Katraterra
for percussion ensemble

Technology
for percussion octet

Stormbreak
for percussion octet and optional wind ensemble

Dystopia
for percussion ensemble

Prime Ordinals
solo for djembe (with digital delay), prayer bowl, and audio soundscape