Category Archives: The Paradiddle Post

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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2016 Winter Party Volunteers Needed

Posted on January 26, 2016 by Mr. Timpani

The CMS BAND WINTER PARTY is two weeks away and we are in URGENT need for volunteers.   We need set up crew, chaperones, clean up crew, and food donations.   This is one of the events that the kids look forward … Continue reading →

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Percussion Week 19

Posted on January 22, 2016 by Rob Parks

6th Grade We want to be well rounded percussionists! Please make sure your student is practicing equal amounts of snare drum and marimba. Their practice routine should mirror what we do in class. Snare Warm up with exercises! Figure out the best … Continue reading →

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Percussion Week 18

Posted on January 15, 2016 by Rob Parks

6th Grade Scale and Rudiment Olympics are underway. These will take the place of pass offs. Students should easily fill 30 minutes of practice with playing. Have you child play their scales and new melodies for you. Rudiments switch hands! … Continue reading →

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CPG Snare Drum Soiree 2016

Posted on January 13, 2016 by Mr. Timpani

Centennial Percussion Group will be hosting the 2016 Snare Drum Solo Soiree on Thursday, January 21st from 5:30pm to 8:pm at Centennial High School. Check out the program for details.

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Percussion – Week 17

Posted on January 8, 2016 by Rob Parks

6th Grade Begin preparing for your next Pass off! (Due next grading period, tbd) Snare drum Lesson 7 Coordination Exercise (dotted half note) @ 90 bpm Lesson 8 Rudimental Etude #6 @ 80 bpm Marimba ALL 12 MAJOR SCALES! @ 100 bpm, … Continue reading →

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