Issaquah Valley Elementary – Percussion Ensemble - MU135A/B
Apr 2026 · 2nd Semester
Percussion Ensemble is a year-long course for students with prior experience in band or music. The course provides opportunities to perform in both small and large percussion ensembles and serve as the percussion section for [Concert Band](https://www.isd411.org/2026-2027/course-catalog/course-description/~board/2026-27-hs/post/mu100-concert-band) and [Wind Ensemble](https://www.isd411.org/2026-2027/course-catalog/course-description/~board/2026-27-hs/post/mu130-wind-ensemble). Students also participate in the high school drumline for marching band and basketball games. Each student will undergo an initial skill assessment to create an individualized improvement plan.
Prerequisites: Students should have medium – to-advanced music-reading skills and snare drum skills/techniques. Percussion ensemble students should have completed two to three years of middle school percussion instruction or equivalent private instruction
Grades: 9-12
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