PERCUSSION

MOST STUDENTS WILL WANT TO DO THIS INSTRUMENT.  No more than 10 students will be placed on Percussion. This is an advanced class. The percussion discussion includes the following questions:

Do you have a strong natural sense of internal pulse, gross/fine motor skills?

Do you have piano experience?

You will be singled out in band; can you handle this?

You will not always be playing in band class; how patient are you? 

You will be in the back of the band; how is your level of self-control?

You will not always play the instruments you want; can you handle doing something you may not want at first?

2 Round Interview:

Round (1): Students must submit a REQUIRED Coordination Video to the Percussion Director by the indicated deadline-details via email.  

Round (2): Selected/High Scoring Students interview in person for Round 2 with band director & perc director.

It is the most expensive upfront cost for band instrument/supplies. You are required to purchase a $150 “stick/mallet pack,” and rent-to-own the recommended mallet instrument from local music store.  Also, percussionists are expected to stand during each class and rehearsal due to the nature of the instrument.  Previous piano skills are not required BUT those students will receive stronger consideration over those who have none. 

PRIVATE LESSONS are REQUIRED for this instrument. 

WE DO NOT TEACH DRUM SET OR HAND DRUMMING.  Students interested in percussion must also select another band instrument as a second choice should they not be selected.   Factors for selection:  academics, coordination, piano skills, and deportment.