Author Archives: Rob Parks

Percussion Week 27

Posted on April 1, 2016 by Rob Parks

6th Grade Parents, please be aware of the following: **Students are expected to be able to perform Imperium and Construction Zone with 90% proficiency in order to qualify for the Sandy Lake Band Contest on Friday, May 13th. Students must pass all of their … Continue reading →

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Percussion Week 25

Posted on March 18, 2016 by Rob Parks

6th Grade YAY BASS CLEF ! You should have numbered ALL of your band music measures, get it done!! To practice: Snare drum Imperium – counting and playing with DYNAMICS!! New rudiments – 7-stroke, 17-stroke, double paradiddle, triple paradiddle New … Continue reading →

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Percussion Spring Break!!

Posted on March 4, 2016 by Rob Parks

6th Grade We’ve made it! Spring Break is here. The students have received their first full band pieces of music. When we return from the break we will begin working through those as well as begin jazz band music. Scale … Continue reading →

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Percussion Week 24

Posted on February 26, 2016 by Rob Parks

6th Grade Please make sure you are practicing both snare drum and marimba equally to become a well rounded percussionist! :) Grades are important! Are you passing ALL of your classes? New things to practice: Double bounce!!!!! Roll exercise #2 … Continue reading →

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Percussion Week 23

Posted on February 19, 2016 by Rob Parks

6th Grade Practice Cards are due on Monday, February 22nd. Students should be working on Graduation Test #2, Double Stop Exercise in C, F, Bb, Eb, Ab, and Db, and roll exercise #2 in all major keys. Percussion concert May 7, please … Continue reading →

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Percussion Week 20

Posted on January 29, 2016 by Rob Parks

6th Grade Reminders: Winter Party, Friday February 5th In case you missed the email last week, please make sure your child is practicing correctly! Snare Warm up with exercises! Figure out the best tempo for YOU (this might not be … Continue reading →

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