This is a year course for percussion players at any experience level. The course is a performance course in which students who play percussion instruments rehearse and perform music from the standard repertoire and alongside with the marching, symphonic, and concert bands. During the fall semester, all drumline members are to be additionally enrolled in the marching band. The students learn to play the music at the highest standard possible. With each selection the students perform, they learn the background of the piece, the composer and the musical era. In addition, fundamentals of music theory are a part of the course. Rudiments, cadences, parade and field show music is emphasized in the fall. Solo and ensemble percussion literature and keyboard (mallet) instruments are stressed in the marching band. Because of the performance nature of this class, participation in rehearsals and performances before, during, and after the regular school day, and on non-school days, is expected and is part of the course curriculum. Prerequisite: Teacher and coach approval. This course meets the University of California Visual & Performing Arts “f” requirement.