SCHLAGZEUGFEST! and Other Strategies to Create a Culture of Excellence in Your Percussion Section
Introduction
This session will explore strategies for creating an environment in which your percussion students will grow and thrive. In the context of percussion ensemble, percussion class, or even small group lessons, you can help students develop an ownership of musical excellence and artistry. Be prepared for tips on motivating, educating, and challenging your percussion students. Topics to be covered will include programming, selecting repertoire, scheduling and structuring rehearsals, set-ups, instrumentation modification/substitutions, rehearsal tips and how to create events that showcases the great things happening in your program. The Waubonsie Valley High School Percussion Ensemble will serve as the demonstration group performing a variety of percussion ensemble literature.