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Proper Percussion Performance Practices will be demonstrated on a variety of instruments to aid non-percussionist band directors in getting the sound they want. Often band directors know what sound they are looking for, they’ve heard it on recordings and can hear it in their head but don’t have the verbiage to explain how to get it. This fast-paced session will give you the information needed to quickly communicate what you are looking for. Also covered will be tips and tricks you can use to amaze your percussionists.
Some of the topics will include:
“Can I have a (smooth) drum roll, please?”
A quick crash course on cymbals
4 ways to tap a tambourine (and why is it always late?)
Timpani Topics, Tuning et al…
Accessories, Auxiliaries and Toys
Tedd Gullickson is conductor and artistic director of Valley Winds, an Apple Valley (MN) based concert band. He is director and drummer with Southern Minnesota’s Real Big Band and a member of the Medalist Concert Band.
Gullickson was Director of Bands at Mankato West (MN) High School for 26 years where his bands appeared at 3 state conventions and were annually awarded unanimous superior ratings. His parade band also won two state champions.
Tedd Gullickson has served as Vice President of the Minnesota Music Educators Association, President of the South-Central Minnesota Band Directors Association and music representative for the Minnesota State High School League. He has been a member of the National Education Association, Education Minnesota, Percussive Arts Society, and Phi Beta Mu International Bandmasters Fraternity. Awards received include the State Music Teacher of the Year, the Governor’s Award for excellence in Teaching, the Mankato Healthy Youth Award and is named in Who’s Who for music educators. He was nominated for the Ashland Oil music educator of the Year.
Gullickson earned a BA from Concordia College (Moorhead) and an MA from the University of Minnesota, both degrees in music education.
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