What About Percussion?

When you sign up for percussion, you are committing to actually

learn TWO instruments!

If you have piano experience, this is a great place for you!

Aspiring percussionists must attend the instrument petting zoo event in the spring so you can officially be evaluated for percussion aptitude!

Percussion: Limited Availability!

Snare Drum

Mallets

Students will learn the exciting worlds of both mallets (xylophone, bell kits, marimbas, etc) and beginner level battery and auxiliary percussion (snare drum, bass drum, cymbals, triangle, tambourine).

--> A common misconception: Students will not learn to play drum SET in beginner band. Percussionists can play drum set in jazz band in their second/third years of band! But, if students are searching for information about drum set only, you can find drum set lessons around town at a weekly rate. Email band directors if you need help, but we only offer concert percussion opportunties at the middle school level!

Beginner percussionists will need a PERCUSSION KIT.

We can all assume you can't take all those giant drums back and forth to practice at home, so we have a solution for you!

This kit comes with everything you will need for percussion class! Percussion kits will vary in price and size (some kits include snare drums, others do not).

Please consult your band directors if you are purchasing instead of renting to own. Email your director before making a final purchase. You can rent these types of kits from local music stores with a rent-to-own plan.