7th Grade Percussion class meets weekly on Tuesdays according to Instrument Lessons schedule.

Requirements for 7^th Grade Percussion Class

Stick bag/Mallet case

Pr. Drum sticks (med.)

Pr. Drum sticks (light)

Pr. Unwound mallets (hard)

Pr. Yarn/cord mallets (med.)

Looseleaf notebook, notepaper

Pencils (min. 2)

Instruments/Items necessary for home practice:

Snare drum or practice pad on stand

Mallet percussion instrument

Music stand

Metronome

Course available to:

7^th Grade Percussion students enrolled in 7^th Grade Band

Course description:

Overview of the Total Percussion concept including study/practice of rhythmic and melodic reading concepts, technique and familiarization of snare drum, mallet instruments, timpani, drum kit and accessories. Course consists of rotating schedule including Percussion Classes, Marching Percussion, Percussion Ensemble and Rehearsal Techniques.

 CMS 7th GRADE PERCUSSION CLASS 

Syllabus

 KEY:   

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Remaining Classes

class #                     topic(s)                                                 materials

1.        EXPANDED VIEW OF PERCUSSION           lecture/demonstration             

2.        COMPREHENSIVE RHYTHMIC READING I                    MRT     p.7

3.         KEYBOARD INSTRUMENTS ORIENTATION             KRS      pp.VI-VII

4.         COMPREHENSIVE RHYTHMIC READING II                      (MRT   p.7)

5.         KEYBOARD ORIENTATION – SCALES & CHORDS     (KRS    pp.VI-VII)

6.         TIMPANI ORIENTATION pt. 1                             lecture/demonstration

7.         TIMPANI ORIENTATION pt. 2                                 lecture/demonstration

8.         COMPREHENSIVE RHYTHMIC READING III                            MRT     p.8

9.         COMPREHENSIVE RHYTHMIC READING IV                           (MRT   p.8)

10.       INTRODUCTION TO RUDIMENTAL DRUMMING    lecture/demonstration

11.       MELODIC READING I                                                GOLD keyb      p.5

12.       MELODIC READING (cont’d)                                    (GOLD keyb    p.5)

13.       TIMPANI TECHNIQUE                                          lecture/demonstration

14.       INTRODUCTION TO DRUM SET                           lecture/demonstration

15.       MARCHING PERCUSSION WORKSHOP                            EXERCISE 1,2

16.       MARCHING PERCUSSION WORKSHOP          CADENCE and ROLL-OFF

[  does not include:    4 sessions       IN-REHEARSAL CRITIQUE – Concerts ]