Scale study, rhythm study and basic music theories are focused upon. Students in the Band perform four concerts yearly sometimes in combination with the Concert Band. Class members participate in solo and ensemble festival and full band festival. The Freshman Band members do not march in the fall but may play as members of the Pep Band and perform in the Lilac parade in the spring. This class is for all percussionists who have not auditioned into the Symphonic Band.
Emphasis is on learning basic technique that is needed for playing advanced level music.
Scale study, rhythm study and basic music theories are focused upon. Students in Percussion Methods perform four concerts yearly as the percussion section for the Freshman and Concert bands. Percussion ensemble music also is studied and performed in this class. The class members also participate in solo and ensemble festival and participate in full band festivals. Sophomores, juniors, and seniors in Percussion Methods are members of the Marching Warrior Band.