The purpose of the Percussion Ensemble is to offer percussion students a well-rounded approach to learning percussion instruments in order to develop general musicianship. Students will have the opportunity to develop their skills in all areas of percussion including mallets, pitched and non-pitched percussion, and auxiliary instruments. The students will participate in numerous types of percussion ensembles and may be assigned to perform with the SHS Wind Symphony and/or Symphonic Band. It is expected that participants are enrolled in the course for the entire year, that they are serious about music, and that they will practice as needed outside of class in order to perform successfully.


Spring Semster 2012
REFERENCE RECORDINGS:
Barnstormer
Backroads of Medellin
Heavy Metal
Rumba
Triple Threat


2011-2012 Musicianship Standard Levels:

Freshman Rubric        Freshman Theory Packet        Freshman Rhythm Sheet

Sophmore Rubric        Sophmore Theory Packet        Sophmore Rhythm Sheet

Junior Rubric              Junior Theory Packet                Junior Rhythm Sheet

Senior Rubric              Senior Theory Packet                Senior Rhythm Sheet



2011 Marching Band Materials: (ALL RECORDINGS ARE ON THE MARCHING BAND PAGE)

Marching Percussion Ensemble Packet - Score
Marching Percussion Ensemble Packet - Snare
Marching Percussion Ensemble Packet - Cymbal
Marching Percussion Ensemble Packet - Quints
Marching Percussion Ensemble Packet - Bass Drums
Marching Percussion Ensemble Packet - Mallets