Category Archives: The Paradiddle Post

6th Graders Important Upcoming Dates: Percussion Concert  Saturday May 7th @ Centennial HS (Release the beginners) All students must attend two rehearsals on Tuesday, May 3rd and Thursday, May 5th from 3:30 – 5:00pm.  Attendance is mandatory.  These are our only practices … Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →