duPont Manual High – Percussion Ensemble/Intermediate Percussion 1, 2, 3, 4

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

These courses emphasize continued technical training, rehearsal, and performance of literature for percussion ensemble. Emphasis is placed on the reading, study, and performance of quality literature and transcriptions while continuing to reinforce those technical and personal skills gained from private lessons and intermediate skills development. The student will gain familiarity with the standard percussion ensemble literature, and, over a four-year period, be exposed to many of the major works of the percussion ensemble repertoire. Students will practice the application of performance skills by performing a solo senior recital. Outside rehearsal time will be required at certain times during the year in preparation for special performances at regional and national music education conferences and festivals. Freshmen percussionists will learn the curriculum of the intermediate skills development class concurrently with ensemble skills development. Students will perform in at least one school concert during the year and perhaps present a concert at a regional or national music conference.