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Assignment: Read Workbook Pages 1-8

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

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

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

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”

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 [...]