Percussion Ensemble

The RMS Percussion Ensemble is an extra-curricular performing group open to all percussionists in Band in grades 6-8.  This group performs a concert each May of all percussion music consisting of the following instruments: snare drum, drum set, marimba, xylophone, piano, vibraphone, cymbals, and much much more!

All percussion students in Band at RMS are HIGHLY ENCOURAGED to participate.  Students that have participated in percussion ensemble in years past have all continued on in Band at RMS/RHS and have all become better musicians.  Students that participate in percussion ensemble go on to complete successful auditions for the award-winning RHS Marching Band and RHS Jazz Bands.  There is no cost to participate in percussion ensemble and the time commitment needed is only one hour a week.

Students may choose their commitment level by attending one or more Percussion Ensemble sessions each week.  Students that participate in one session will perform 2 songs in the May concert and students that participate in two sessions will perform 4 songs in the May concert.  Likewise, students that participate in three sessions will perform 6 songs in the May concert and students that participate in all four sessions will perform all 8 songs in the May concert.

The session times are listed below:

Session #1: Mondays 7:30-8:15 AM (begins January 2026)

Session #2: Mondays 3:20-4:20 PM (begins January 2026)

Session #3: Thursdays 7:30-8:15 AM (begins January 2026)

Session #4: Thursdays 3:20-4:20 PM (begins January 2026)

Session #5: Wednesdays 3:20-4:20 PM (begins January 2026)

A full schedule of all rehearsal sessions along with specific dates will be added to the calendar found at the bottom of the home page on the RMS Band Website.  Percussion Ensemble begins in January 2026. The concert is Thursday, May 7th 2026 at 7pm in the Rosemount Middle School Multi-Purpose Room.