Ages 13-18

“Hit It” percussion camp uses a two-pronged approach to help student percussionists develop the combination of performance and listening skills necessary to be successful.

One of the camp’s focuses is on “classical” percussion instruments such as timpani, snare drum, marimba, cymbals, tambourine and triangle – instruments on which percussionists need proficiency in most school music programs.  An equal focus will be placed on gaining skills and understanding on Cuban, Brazilian and African percussion instruments such as congas, bongos, cowbells, shekere, timbales and incorporating them into polyrhythmic patterns characteristic of traditional music’s of those countries.

Percussion ensembles will perform written music and other pieces learned “by ear”.

This camp is intended for students in grades 7 – 12 (motivated and talented 6th grades may also apply) and it is suggested that drummers have two years of percussion training with music reading experience. If you fall outside of these guidelines please inquire.

Steve Rice will lead this workshop.  Steve is the band director at Brattleboro Union High School where he also teaches percussion lessons.  He has performed in orchestras, bands and jazz bands throughout New England.  

Dates: July 22-26, 9:30 am – 4:00 pm

Location:  Brattleboro Union High School, Music Room

 

Fee:  $300 / instruments provided

REGISTER NOW!  Download registration form:  http://www.bmcvt.org/summer-programs/camp-registration

Call the Brattleboro Music Center at:  802-257-4523

“Hit It” percussion camp, for drummers ages 13-18, uses a two-pronged approach to help student percussionists develop the combination of performance and listening skills necessary to be successful.

One of the camp’s focuses is on “classical” percussion instruments such as timpani, snare drum, marimba, cymbals, tambourine and triangle – instruments on which percussionists need proficiency in most school music programs. An equal focus will be placed on gaining skills and understanding on Cuban, Brazilian and African percussion instruments such as congas, bongos, cowbells, shekere, timbales and incorporating them into polyrhythmic patterns characteristic of traditional music’s of those countries.

Percussion ensembles will perform written music and other pieces learned “by ear”.

Campers should have completed grades 7 – 12 (motivated and talented 6th grades may also apply) and it is suggested that drummers have two years of percussion training with music reading experience. If you fall outside of these guidelines please inquire.

Steve Rice will lead this program, he is the band director at Brattleboro Union High School band director where he also teaches percussion lessons. He has performed in orchestras, bands and jazz bands throughout New England. 

HIT IT! Percussion Camp
For Ages 13 to 18 (suggested 2+ years percussion training and music reading)
July 22-26, 9:30 am to 4:00 pm
Led by Steve Rice 
Location:  Brattleboro Union High School Music Room
Tuition:  $300 / instruments provided

REGISTER NOW!  Download registration form: http://www.bmcvt.org/summer-programs/camp-registration

Call the Brattleboro Music Center at:  802-257-4523