8th Grade Percussion class meets weekly on Tuesdays according to Instrumental Lessons schedule.

 Requirements for 8^th Grade Percussion Class

Stick Bag/Mallet case

Pr. Drum sticks (med.)

Pr. Drum sticks (light)

Pr. Drum sticks (heavy)

Pr. Unwound mallets (hard)

Pr. Yarn/cord mallets (med.)

* Pr. Timpani mallets (med. hard)

Looseleaf notebook, notepaper

Pencils (min. 2)

*New item. Inspect all other items (from 7^th Grade); replace any items broken or misplaced.

Instruments/Items necessary for home practice:

 Snare drum or practice pad on stand

Mallet percussion instrument

Music stand

Metronome

Course available to:

8^th Grade Percussion students enrolled in 8^th Grade Band.

Course description:

Preparation for in-depth study of Total Percussion concepts offered at the High School level.

Includes study and practice in all five major disciplines of Percussion-

1. Snare drum and related instruments
2. Mallet instruments- Bells, Xylophone, Vibraphone and Marimba
3. Timpani
4. Drum kit and Multiple Percussion
5. Percussion accessory instruments and World Percussion

Topics include techniques of the various percussion instruments, music reading concepts (rhythmic and melodic), nomenclature with regard to Percussion and to music in general. Course consists of rotating schedule including Percussion Classes, Marching Percussion, Percussion Ensemble and Rehearsal Techniques.

CMS 8th GRADE PERCUSSION CLASS

Syllabus

KEY:   

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Remaining Classes

class #                      topic(s)                                          materials

1.           PERCUSSION- THE NEXT STEP                      lecture/demonstration

2.           COMPREHENSIVE RHYTHMIC READING I                GOLD  pp.20-21

3.           PREVIEW- MELODIC READING TECHNIQUE             GOLD keyb  p.5

4.           COMPREHENSIVE RHYTHMIC READING II              (GOLD pp.20-21)

5.           MELODIC READING I                                                 (GOLD keyb p.5)

6.           TIMPANI TECHNIQUE I                                                     VF          p.31

7.           TIMPANI TECHNIQUE II                                                   (VF        p.31)

8.           INTRODUCTION TO RUDIMENTAL DRUMMING                 PAS      p.4

9.           SEVEN ESSENTIAL RUDIMENTS                                          (PAS    p.4)

10.         RUDIMENTAL DEVELOPEMENT                                          (PAS    p.4)

11.         MELODIC READING II                                              GOLD keyb      p.6

12.         MELODIC READING (cont’d)                                    (GOLD keyb    p.6)

13.         TIMPANI READING I                                                         (VF    p.31)

14.         DRUM SET OVERVIEW                                        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 ]