Percussion I&II Class Website
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General Information: Instructor: Mr. Thomas Lawler
Room Number: 38 Telephone: (570) 645-2171 ext 4038
Course Description:
MUS5A Percussion Class I -.5 credit-Fall semester-6 days per cycle
No Prerequisite.
Students will learn the basic techniques necessary to play a variety of percussion ensemble instruments, including, but not limited to, snare drum, cymbals, muti-percussion, drum set, tympani, and mallet percussion.
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MUS5B Percussion Class II -.5 credit- Spring semester-6 days per cycle
Prerequisite: MUS1A/B Band and/or MUS5A Percussion Class I
Students will learn the intermediate to advanced techniques necessary to play a variety of percussion ensemble instruments, including, but not limited to, snare drum, cymbals, muti-percussion, drum set, tympani, and mallet percussion. Performances may include Culture Fest and formal spring concerts
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Course Objectives:
It is assumed that the students taking this course have had previous music experience. This class in not for the beginning instrumentalist. Upon completion of this course the student should be able to demonstrate the following skills:
1. Technical skills of performing on each of the Percussion instruments
2. Aspects of artistic musical performance
3. Skills in rehearsal preparation and procedures
4. Evaluation Skills
5. Leadership skills
6. Teaming Skills
7. History, Theory, and Style applications of Percussion instruments in music.
Course Structure
The format of this course will be music class, lecture, individual practice, and/or sectional rehearsals.
Text and Materials Required
* Each student must have a pencil for all classes.
* Each Student must have sticks (provided by the school) for each class.
* Each student must have their music/notebook/folder for each class.
Course Outline
This course is structured to isolate and to improve communication in the concerns of music preparation, ear training, score marking, and interpretation. The following aspects of music will be studied:
1. Music Rehearsal
2. Ensemble balance
3. Sticking and terminology
4. Music Phrasing and note grouping
5. Focal points of a melodic line
6. Festivals
7. Major/Minor Scales
8. Style Characteristics
9. Music Form
10. Musicality
11. Skill packets on Timpani, mallets, snare drum, and auxiliary instruments.
Evaluation Method
70% of the grade will be based on regular rehearsal attendance, attitude,
Participation and preparation
30% of the grade will be based on the member’s musical improvement.
(Scales, etudes, class assignments, technique, and test)
Course Policies
* Regular attendance is expected
* Regular evaluation in class is impossible to reschedule
* All written assignments must be typed
* Performances are considered test and must be excused by Mr. Lawler, otherwise will result in a grade of F.
* An absence from a performance must be received in writing 2 weeks prior
to the performance
Consult the below class website for all class information and assignments.
Website: http://www.quia.com/pages/pvhspercussionclass.html
Email: tlawler@ptd.net
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