As you approach the middle of beginner year, most students should be able to read, find, and play each note…
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Percussion
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
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
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
1. Assign parts before distributing music This may seem like a hassle upfront, but simply passing out the music to…
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YouTube Finds – Percussion
These clips (solos/ensembles) were found with the goal of inspiring students. Some are videos the most famous players around, some…
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