Ruth Cahn, Instructor<\/p>\n
The goal of the percussion department is to use the \u201cwonderful world of percussion instrument\u201d study to connect the student with the wider world of music. Our other lead goal is to build both technical and musical skills of students so that they will become valued participants in their school and community music programs. Orchestra or total percussion instruction may start with the snare drum, but will include keyboard and timpani instruction. Students may be accepted who wish to study just one instrument, for example marimba. We encourage all students to reach level V on snare drum so that they will have a solid skill set to apply to drum set study.<\/p>\n
Suggested Methods<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n T. McMillan Contemporary Method<\/em> Solos<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n W. Schinstine Little Champs Solos<\/em> Technique<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Rudiments <\/span>\u2013 flam, ruff, 5, 7, 9 and 17 stroke rolls, flam tap, long roll, single paradiddle Musicianship<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Aural Skills<\/span> \u2013 Imitate by listening rhythms similar to those learned by reading music Ensemble<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Be able to watch conductor and try to stay with the beat<\/p>\n Suggested Methods<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n T. McMillan Contemporary Method<\/em> Solos<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n W. Schinstine Southern Special Drum Solos<\/em> Technique<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Rudiments<\/span> \u2013 (in addition to level I), 10, 11 and 13 stroke roll, flam accent #2, single drag, double drag, double paradiddle, flam paradiddle, flamacue, both multiple and rudimental long rolls, lesson #25, drag paradiddle #1 Musicianship<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Aural Skills<\/span> \u2013 by listening imitate 2 bar patterns that use familiar rudiments Ensemble<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Experience playing bass drum, cymbals, triangle and snare techniques with good coordination with ensemble<\/p>\n Suggested Methods<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n M. Peters Intermediate Studies for Snare Drum<\/em> Solos<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n W. Schinstine Southern Special Solos<\/em> Technique<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Rudiments<\/span>\u2013 (In addition to levels 1 & 2)- four stroke ruff, 15 stroke roll, excellent quality single stroke roll, begin work to open and close the rudimental long roll, drag paradiddle #2 Musicianship<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Improvisation Skill<\/span> \u2013 be able to improve an 8 bar \u201cstreet beat\u201d and 8 bars of non-rudimental using the unique sounds of the snare drum Ensemble<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Perform the snare and above-mentioned auxiliary percussion instrument techniques accurately and musically in ensemble<\/p>\n Suggested Methods<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Hochrainer Ubungen for Klein Trommel<\/em> Solos<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n J. Pratt 14 Contest Solos<\/em> Technique<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Rudiments<\/span> \u2013 (in addition to levels 1, 2, 3), six stroke roll, flam paradidddle, <\/strong>All 26 Rudiments Musicianship<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Aural Skills<\/span> \u2013 listen to a wide variety of music, be able to improvise ongoing patterns in odd meters, recognize and play basic rhythm patterns (waltz, pasadoble, swing, march, etc.) Ensemble<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Begin to play with school orchestras and other ensembles in the community, all county groups, NYSSMA festival ensembles to increase skills, pit orchestra performance<\/p>\n Suggested Methods<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Goldenberg Modern School for the S.D.<\/em> Solos<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n C. Wilcoxon Swing Solos<\/em> Technique<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Skills <\/span>\u2013 in rudimental, orchestral and multiple percussion techniques Suggested Methods<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n J. Delecluse Initium 3 and 4<\/em> Solos<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Hathway\/Wright Graded Music for S.D.<\/em> Technique<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Stick Control<\/span> \u2013 fluid and even both hands together and excellent control in each hand separately. High-level technique in orchestral, rudimental and multiple techniques. Great roll sound.
\nV. Firth Snare Drum Method Book I<\/em>
\nHaskell Harr Drum Method Book I<\/em>
\nM. Peters Elementary Snare Drum Studies<\/em><\/p>\n
\nHathway\/Wright Graded Music for Snare Drum, Book 1<\/em>
\nW. Schinstine Three Festival Solos<\/em><\/p>\n
\nCoordination<\/span> \u2013 Tap foot on beat while hands play quarters-eighths-sixteenths<\/p>\n
\nMusical Elements<\/span> \u2013 Play F and P<\/p>\n
\nLevel II<\/span><\/h2>\n
\nM. Peters Intermediate Studies for Snare Drum<\/em>
\nH. Harr Snare Drum Method Book II<\/em>
\nV. Firth Snare Drum Method Book II<\/em><\/p>\n
\nHathaway\/Wright Graded Music for Snare Drum, Book I<\/em>
\nBizet\/J. Roy Toreador March from Carmen<\/em><\/p>\n
\nCoordination<\/span> \u2013 be able to maintain skills as in level 2 in 2\/4, \u00be, and 6\/8 signatures. Be able to play triplets within context of 2\/4 and \u00be while tapping foot.<\/p>\n
\nMusical Elements<\/span> \u2013 recognize and understand dynamic range, be able to follow both section and multiple measure repeats.<\/p>\n
\nLevel III<\/span><\/h2>\n
\nGardner Progressive Studies for Snare Book 3<\/em>
\nG.L.Stone Stick Control<\/em>
\nH. Harr Drum Method Book II<\/em><\/p>\n
\nF. Fennell Drummer\u2019s Heritage<\/em>
\nEL 03901 Classic Festival Solos, V. 2<\/em>
\nGoldenberg Simple Minuet-12 Progressive Solos<\/em><\/p>\n
\nCoordination<\/span> \u2013 be able to read and play music for several drums at once
\nAuxiliary Percussion Instruments:
\n<\/span>Triangle \u2013 proper playing position with good roll
\nTambourine \u2013 shake and thumb roll
\nCymbals \u2013 good crash sound
\nBass drum \u2013 proper playing area<\/p>\n
\nMusical Elements<\/span> \u2013 Fp roll, begin phrasing, begin listening and responding to other instruments while playing<\/p>\n
\nLevel IV<\/span><\/h2>\n
\nGardner Progressive Studies for Snare Book 4<\/em>
\nGoldenberg Modern School for the S.D.<\/em><\/p>\n
\nHathway\/Wright Graded Music for Snare Book 2<\/em>
\nJ. Beck Colonial Drummer<\/em>
\nGounod\/Roy Soldier\u2019s March from Faust<\/em>
\nSchinstine Drumming Together<\/em><\/p>\n
\nCoordination<\/span> \u2013 read and play independent rhythms with each hand. Tap foot on subdivisions of odd meters while playing
\nAuxiliary Percussion Instruments:
\n<\/span>Castanets \u2013 experience stick and machine technique
\nTechniques for wood blocks, temple blocks, tam-tams and small multiple percussion set ups
\nConga and bongos \u2013 simple hand percussion patterns<\/p>\n
\nMusical Elements<\/span> \u2013 identify and perform phrases, form concepts of good snare drum tone and be able to adjust the drum to achieve your concept<\/p>\n
\nLevel V: Diploma Level<\/span><\/h2>\n
\nA. Cirone Portraits inn Rhythm<\/em>
\nPayson Snare Drum in the Concert Hall<\/em><\/p>\n
\nJ. Beck Colonial Capers<\/em>
\nS. Leonard Contemporary Studies for S.D.<\/em>
\nW. Kraft French Suite for Percussion Solo<\/em><\/p>\n
\nCoordination<\/span> \u2013 read and play multiple percussion scores with ease, continuing development of independence between hands
\nAuxiliary Percussion<\/span> \u2013 expand knowledge to entire range of Latin percussion instruments, continue development of multi-cultural hand drumming
\nEnsemble<\/span> \u2013 ability to effortlessly switch between instruments during performance, interpersonal\/musical skill to work with a group of percussionists to develop the \u201csection sound\u201d<\/p>\n
\nLevel VI: Honors Level<\/span><\/h2>\n
\nM. Peters Developing Dexterity for the S.D.<\/em>
\nMcMillan 20th Century Orchestral SD Studies<\/em>
\nCirone Portraits in Rhythm<\/em>
\nE. Bailey Wrist Twisters<\/em><\/p>\n
\nW. Benson Three Dances for Solo S.D.<\/em>
\nS. Leonard Contemporary Album: Time Studies<\/em>
\nW. Kraft Morris Dance<\/em><\/p>\n
\nMusical Elements <\/span>\u2013 ability to move beyond the techniques of drumming and use both snare and the auxiliary percussion instruments in expressive support of musical idea or composition<\/p>\n