Just because you are always tapping on things does not mean you are a natural percussionist (drummer). In fact, the percussion section is the most select, hand-picked section of the band. Students with the highest grades, lowest discipline problems, backgrounds in piano lessons, and extremely high gross and fine motor skills will be considered for percussion.
Characteristics and Considerations
Physical Characteristics: Students should exhibit a great deal of coordination in gross and fine motor skills.
Other Considerations: The study of percussion is not only the drums. It includes bells, triangle, tambourine, maracas, claves, among many other instruments.
12-15 students will be selected for PERCUSSION
PERCUSSION PERSONALITY: Coordinated