Percussion Ensemble

Percussion Ensemble is a year-long course that explores all aspects of percussion. Performances occur independently and in conjunction with other DSMS instrumental music concerts.

SUPPLY LIST

1) Stick bag with sticks/mallets: 

2) Binder with clear sleeves

3) Practice Pad

4) Paper/Pencils

*It is also recommended that percussionists purchase and/or have access to a bell set, keyboard, or piano for at-home practice. 

Refer to the DSMS Percussion Ensemble Handbook  below for details regarding class requirements and expectations.

Links

 Click on the pages below to find helpful links!

ASSIGNMENTS/PRACTICE TOOLS

http://vicfirth.com/speed-note-reading-tutor/

Learn the Circle of Fifths

Sight Reading Factory

Free Metronome- www.metronomeonline.com

Percussion Secrets- http://www.vicfirth.com/

THEORY LESSONS

Free Music Theory Lessons- www.musictheory.net

Smart Music interactive music software- www.smartmusic.com

PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES for YOUTHS

NAU Curry Summer Music Camp- http://www.cal.nau.edu/camp

Young Sounds- www.youngsounds.org

Phoenix Youth Symphony- www.phoenixyouthsymphony.org 

LISTENING EXAMPLES

https://sites.google.com/a/pvlearners.net/nsimon/home/listening-examples