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Timpani Head Change

Timpani Head Change

Changing the heads on your timpani can seem like a daunting and expensive task to complete on top of everything…
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Keyboard Percussion: A Long Distance Relationship, Part 2

Keyboard Percussion: A Long Distance Relationship, Part 2

As you approach the middle of beginner year, most students should be able to read, find, and play each note…
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Keyboard Percussion: A Long Distance Relationship

Keyboard Percussion: A Long Distance Relationship

Why do percussionists struggle so much with sight-reading on mallet instruments compared to other band instruments? It’s simple really—distance! There…
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Instrumental Recordings List for Band

Instrumental Recordings List for Band

This extensive list of instrumental recordings is a great tool to use with your students to: give them an opportunity to…
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Preparing Your Percussion Students For College Auditions

Preparing Your Percussion Students For College Auditions

The college audition process is one that takes place every school year. The college audition can be an extremely daunting…
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Quick Tips for Promoting a Successful Junior High Percussion Program

Quick Tips for Promoting a Successful Junior High Percussion Program

1. Assign parts before distributing music This may seem like a hassle upfront, but simply passing out the music to…
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