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Check out what the Percussion Studio is about!!
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Check out what the Percussion Studio is about!!
Follow our Instagram @silvercreekpercussion or the link below
Contact Information:
landewee_thomas@svvsd.org
Study Percussion With...
Study Percussion With...
Mr. Thomas Landewee is a young and upcoming percussionist and educator. His performance abilities have allowed him to perform with ensembles in the U.S. and Mexico. During his degrees, he spent time performing in university Orchestras, Wind Ensembles, Percussion Ensembles, Steel Drum Bands, World Ensembles, and numerous others. Outside of his studies, Mr. Landewee has performed with the Cheyenne Symphony, Gone 2 Paradise, Greeley Philharmonic, Neue Polka, Fort Collins Larimer Chorale, Fort Collins Wind Symphony, Fort Collins Symphony Orchestra, and the Opera de Maya Orchestra.
Mr. Landewee highlights himself as a passionate and driven performer of contemporary music. Within his two degrees he has performed six solo recitals. Included in his repertoire are pieces by Viñao, Becker, Albéniz, Psathas, Martynciow, Burritt, Kettle, and Abe. He continues to learn new solo repertoire in hopes to find time to put together another recital.
As a chamber musician, Mr. Landewee is always looking to perform more. During his degrees, percussion ensemble was the main form of chamber music. Performing pieces by Viñao, Cage, Silverman, Akiho, Hall, and Burritt. He has had several opportunities to collaborate with numerous colleagues and professional musicians such as; Dr. Eric Hollenbeck, Mrs. Gwendolyn Dease, Dr. Christopher Norton, Henry Ives, Bernard Woma, Jonathan Singer, and Steven Cohen. As a music educator, he encourages and guides awareness on artistic creativity in music education and performance.
Thomas Landewee is the current percussion instructor at Silver Creek High School, private lesson instructor and freelance musician. He studied at Colorado State University under Dr. Eric Hollenbeck and Mr. Shilo Stroman, and at Southeast Missouri State University under Dr. Shane Mizicko, Mr. Jay Contrino and Dr. Christopher Wilson.
Ensembles & Performance
Ensembles & Performance
Opportunities Offered
Opportunities Offered
Marching Band
Concert Band
Symphonic Band
Savoy Jazz Band
Vanguard Jazz Band
Pep Band
Annual Musical Performances
Occasional team ups with the Concert and Symphonic Orchestras
After School Percussion Ensemble
Solo opportunities
Duets and Trios
Small Chamber Groups (4-8 members)
Percussion Orchestra (10+ members in each ensemble)
State Wide Auditioned Groups
Incoming and Current Student Equipment List
Below you will find the equipment Mr. Landewee request of students. Each student should acquire the equipment to practice from home and to accomplish assignments from day-to-day school work. There are various different materials that different teachers require, if you have materials and would like to have a conversation about them or purchasing the below list, please feel free to reach out.
There may be conversations with students about purchasing other sticks/mallets and equipment. This is all depending on what the students are performing and what they are intrigued in accomplishing.
Ear Plugs:
You can go multiple ways with this. You can continue to purchase cheap ear plugs that are not truly designed for what we do from any general store or check out the below options.
Highly recommend: Earasers, Eargasm but there are others such as; Vic Firth and other various ones.
Concert Snare Drum Sticks:
Innovative Percussion Chris lamb CL1L Beech Laminate Concert Snare Sticks:
https://www.steveweissmusic.com/product/innovative-chris-lamb-cl1l/concert-snare-drum-sticks
OR
Innovative IPLD Lalo Davila Hickory Concert Snare Drumsticks
https://www.steveweissmusic.com/product/innovative-lalo-davila-ipld/concert-snare-drum-sticks
Marimba Mallets: (Only purchase 1 pair to start out. As students progress, they may require a second pair)
Vic Firth Robert Van Sice M114 Medium marimba Mallets:
https://www.steveweissmusic.com/product/vic-firth-m114-marimba-mallets/vic-firth-drum-sticks
Drum Set Sticks/Brushes: (If you plan to participate in Jazz Band)
Vic Firth American Concept Freestyle Series 5A:
https://www.steveweissmusic.com/product/vic-firth-freestyle-5a/drum-set-drum-sticks
Promark TB3 Jazz Wire Brushes:
https://www.steveweissmusic.com/product/promark-tb3-light-wire-brushes/brushes
Stick/Mallet Bag: (This is to keep everything safe and for traveling purposes)
Liberty One Stick & Mallet Bag:
https://www.steveweissmusic.com/product/stick-mallet-bag/drum-stick-mallet-bag
Practice Marimba: (This can be rented)
Adams 3 octave practice marimba:
https://www.steveweissmusic.com/product/adams-3-octave-academy-series-padouk-marimba/marimba
Majestic 3.3 Octave Graduated Padouk Bar (Majestic Gateway Marimba)
As a student ages, I recommend upgrading your practice marimba to a 4.3 octave marimba or 5 octave marimba.
https://www.steveweissmusic.com/product/marimba-one-practice-marimba-5-octave-padouk/marimba
Drum Pad: (Please get both)
Evans 10" RealFeel 1-sided Attacktile Practice Pad:
https://www.steveweissmusic.com/product/evans-realfeel-attacktile-practice-pad/drum-practice-pads
Liberty One Practice Pad Stand 8mm:
https://www.steveweissmusic.com/product/cannon-practice-pad-stand-8mm/drum-practice-pads
OR
Liberty One Extended Concert Height Snare Drum Stand (THIS IS MORE STURDY):
Percussion Ensemble Info
The Percussion Ensemble performs a variety of traditional and contemporary works on a wide variety of instruments. Ensemble membership is highly desired for all percussionist and musicians alike. The Silver Creek Percussion Ensemble is a group that has aspirations to travel and submit video/audio tapes to compete at the highest level.
Recent Guest Artists
2025: Professor Mike Tetreault (Director of Percussion at CU Boulder & Principal Timpanist/Percussionist in numerous ensembles)
2025: Dr. Tim Feerst (Director of Percussion at UNC, Greeley)
Past NoP
Past NoP
Student Testimonials -3/11/2025, 12:32 AM.mp4Student Testimonials
Student Testimonials
Samik Rai:
Why I do percussion: When I was in 4th grade I was given the chance to pick an instrument and I was torn between the clarinet and general percussion. In the end I choose the clarinet. Going into high school I find myself able to not only continue my native instrument but go into a percussion. This new area of music is a lot of fun to play but also really interesting to learn.
Why I joined PE: I joined percussion ensemble in 9th grade and it brought me into the world of percussion. Really this was the reason why I’m doing percussion now. The ensemble allows me to continue my path in percussion, especially when drumline marching band ended.
2025 Marching Band Season Info!
2025 Marching Band Season Info!
The Drumline and Front Ensemble are key components to the Silver Creek Marching Band. It takes individual and ensemble playing skills to be successful in the marching arts. Front Ensemble & Drum Line Members will all have virtual or in-person auditions (based on instructors availability).
Sign up for the BAND app to receive communication about marching band.
Sign up for the BAND app to receive communication about marching band.
MONITOR THIS FREQUENTLY!
Parents may sign up too!
Want to help support the Percussion Studio and Band?
Want to help support the Percussion Studio and Band?
Check out our Store, Fundraisers (or donation page) & or Contact Mr. Landewee to find out if there is anything you could purchase from the Needs/Wants List.
Check out our Store, Fundraisers (or donation page) & or Contact Mr. Landewee to find out if there is anything you could purchase from the Needs/Wants List.
Check out the Silver Creek Band Merch!
Check out the Silver Creek Band Merch!
The store is always available!
The store is always available!
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