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Percussion Section
Welcome Percussion Members PDF Print E-mail
Written by Lee Pierce   
Monday, 26 October 2009 21:03

Welcome to another exciting year at AHS. Check the Drum Line & Percussion area regularly for updates.

For more information, contact Mr. Olmstead.

Last Updated ( Friday, 06 November 2009 18:19 )
 
AHS Percussion Requirements PDF Print E-mail
Written by Lee Pierce   
Friday, 06 November 2009 17:54
Stick/Mallet Type Recommendation
1 pair general snare drum sticks ProMark SD1  or TX0GW
1 pair general timpani mallets ProMark JH4
1 pair staccato timpani mallets ProMark JH2
1 pair hard bell/xylo mallet

ProMark PSX20R or ProMark PSX70R

1 pair medium rubber mallets ProMark DFP230
2 pair medium marimba (yarn) mallets ProMark PSM20 or ProMark BT3
Practice Pad ProMark PMD or PLK
Stick and Mallet bag ProMark JMB2 or JSB6
Last Updated ( Wednesday, 02 December 2009 17:40 )
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Percussion Objectives PDF Print E-mail
Written by Lee Pierce   
Wednesday, 02 December 2009 17:35

3rd 6 weeks

Name _________________________

Performance Tests

_____1.  *Perform assigned ensemble music at a high level at December 3rd concert.

_____2.   Perform assigned band music at a high level at December 15th concert.

Technique Exercises

_____3.    *Play 12 Major Scales by memory, with proper technique and tone quality.

_____4.     Play PAS rudiments 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, with correct technique and stance, from memory.

_____5.     Play Major/Minor/Major/Dominant Arpeggio exercise in 12 keys.

Class Materials

_____6.   *Have a large stick bag, HQ/Heavy Hitter style drum pad, metronome, and appropriate sticks and mallets (all labeled visibly) –see high school percussion supply list.

_____7.   *Have a binder with rudiments, exercises, All Region music and other class materials as assigned and a pencil, with this page at the front, with your name on this page.

_____8.    Demonstrate understanding of concert percussion etiquette as outlined in handout.

 

_____9.    Extra Credit: Attend an approved performance

Objectives marked with * will count as 3 weeks progress report grade

Last Updated ( Wednesday, 02 December 2009 17:40 )
 


AHS Band Directors

Michael A. Hejny | Director of Bands
Monty Morris-Brame | Assistant Director
Nathan Burum | Assistant Director
Matthew Olmstead | Assistant Director