Percussion Studies

The Percussion Studies class is for all high school percussionists not assigned to Wind Ensemble or Wind Symphony. Though all Percussion students audition for band placement, most will be enrolled in this class which addresses both musical fundamentals as well as situations unique to the modern percussionist. This class allows students to focus on the various techniques, which differ from percussion instrument to percussion instrument, and will address the specific needs of these students.

Students in the Percussion Studies class will perform a wide range of musical works, written especially for percussion ensemble, while at the same time working on the music from the band to which each student is assigned. Students are expected to practice a minimum of 45 minutes daily, or the length of time necessary to be technically proficient on the excerpt requested for the following rehearsal. It is expected that all students will have their music, sticks/mallets, practice pad, and pencils each day. Students are expected to keep sticks/mallets and instruments in excellent playing condition. Students are required, as a co-curricular component, to be in attendance at all performances in which they are scheduled to play.