Manatee School for the Arts – Percussion Ensemble I–IV
Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester
Students learn to play snare drum, mallet instruments, and timpani while developing music notation reading skills. Instruction includes performance of Grade 1 percussion literature, individual excerpts, and theory work. Students must purchase Vic Firth SD1 General drumsticks and a gum rubber practice pad. Rental fees apply for school-owned instruments.
Prerequisites: One full year of Beginning Band on percussion or audition/invitation
Grades: Grades 9-12
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