Entries about Winter Percussion

Hey y’all, Just a quick update here. Last week we got through all 14 duple check variations (good work!!!). Let’s keep this positive momentum going and continue working on these at home. A few key focuses when practicing at home so that these get better at rehearsal. Memorize which pattern is which and be able [...]

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.

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 a few months.

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 [...]

We’re happy to announce that Anthony Prochilo will be joining our Percussion Staff as Front Ensemble Instructor. We are just too lucky to have Anthony joining us and we’re very excited to have him on board. Originally from Andover, Anthony has performed in many of the best marching percussion front ensembles in the world. He [...]