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Anthony Prochilo’s Website
Posted in Announcements on 27. Jan, 2010 | No Comments
Along with being an excellent keyboard percussionist and a great teacher, our own Anthony Prochilo is a phenomenally talented drumset player. He maintains a website promoting his drumset performances & current projects.
Videos & Audio Recordings
On his website, Anthony posts videos of his performances with Carolina Crown 2009, the UMass Marimba Band, the UMass Hoop Band, [...]
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2010 Winter Percussion
The NAHS Marching Band percussion section will be holding winter/spring technique classes between January and May. The classes will prepare students for the Fall 2010 season. All potential percussionists, regardless of age or experience, will be required to audition for a spot in the Fall 2010 marching band percussion section. These classes will be specifically [...]
MICCA Finals 2009 Video
Video from MICCA Finals – Sunday, Oct 25, 2009. This show was taped at Cowley Stadium in Lowell, MA.
Rehearsal Runthrough Video – Tuesday, Oct 20 (2)
Video of rehearsal runthrough – Tuesday, Oct 20, 2009
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Assignment: Read Workbook Pages 1-8
Posted in Assignments on 29. Jan, 2010 | No Comments
As a short weekend assignment, please read pages 1-8 of the Student Workbook. These pages cover the attitude & approach expected of this group. There are lists, descriptions, and pictures of Grip Guidelines, Stroke Guidelines, the “Three Keys,” and other great info.
As we discussed in class, Thom Hannum’s book is the basis for our entire [...]
Borrowed Drum Stands
Posted in Announcements on 28. Jan, 2010 | No Comments
Below is a note from Mr. Goldberg regarding borrowed drum stands.
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We have received eleven drum stands on loan from other high schools to help us get off to a great start with our indoor winter percussion program.
These stands are to be taken care of in a respectful, professional manner, as they must be returned in [...]
Full Down Tap Up
Posted in Education on 27. Jan, 2010 | No Comments
Here is a copy of the UMass Drumline’s Full-Down-Tap-Up exercise (pdf). It’s used to build a uniform technique by identifying & combining the 4 stroke-types: Full, Down, Tap, and Up-stroke.
Audio Recording of FDTU
Full Stroke
A full stroke starts in the “up position,” with the bead of your stick or mallet 15 inches above the surface of [...]
Percussion Technique Workbook
Posted in Announcements on 22. Jan, 2010 | No Comments
This year, we will be using a workbook for technique and exercises. The book is Championship Concepts for Marching Percussion by Thom Hannum. The book explains in detail the basics of marching percussion technique and will help us build a solid foundation for building a successful program.
If you do not have your own copy of [...]
The Spartans 2007 – “Tarot”
Posted in Videos on 19. Jan, 2010 | No Comments
Video of DCI Open Class 2007 World Champions, The Spartans Drum & Bugle Corps performing their 2007 program, “Tarot.”
The Spartans are a drum & bugle corps from Nashua, NH competing in Drum Corps International’s Open Class. They are 5-time world champions and they offer the very best in marching music for local high school and college [...]