Hello and Happy New Year! I hope you've all had a restful break. Our first week back is going to be busy! We will be selecting solo & ensemble pieces, working on scales/arpeggios/rudiments, reviewing concert percussion technique, etc.
Here is the schedule for the week:
Be sure to bring a practice pad, sticks, and mallets daily!
(no borrowing)
Mon. 1/3/11 - select solos/ensembles
- prepare during class
Tues. 1/4/11 - Review Scales/Arpeggios: Ab
- Rudiment Review: single stroke rudiments
- Concert Percussion: bass drum
- practice solo & ensemble music
Wed. 1/5/11 - Scales/Arpeggios: Db
- Rudiment Review: open/closed rolls
- Concert Percussion: crash/suspended cymbal(s)
- practice solo & ensemble music
Thurs. 1/6/11 - Scales/Arpeggios: Gb
- Rudiment Review: flams/drags
- practice solo & ensemble music
Fri. 1/7/11 - RECITAL (test grade)
(perform an assigned section of your solo(s) for the class)
