Category Archives: The Paradiddle Post

Percussion Week 15

Posted on December 11, 2015 by Rob Parks

6th Grade ***Pass-offs for marimba and snare drum have officially begun! Students must play: -all 12 tetrachords at 80 beats per minute (2 beats of rest in between each one), -Graduation Test: Rudimental Etude (80 beats per minute), and -Graduation … Continue reading →

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Percussion Week 14

Posted on December 4, 2015 by Rob Parks

6th Grade Things to practice: Snare lesson 6, playing and counting! New rudiments- fa fa FAKE and fa fa flam, 9-stroke roll New double exercise! (medium height doubles) don’t use your arms! WRIST ONLY Marimba speed reading packet! Lesson 6 Chromatic … Continue reading →

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Spirit Night

Posted on December 2, 2015 by Mr. Timpani
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Percussion Week 13

Posted on November 20, 2015 by Rob Parks

6th Graders We are so proud of the kids. They did very well at the concert last night. They played well, looked great, and behaved wonderfully. Practicing next week is certainly encouraged but not required. Students will receive extra credit … Continue reading →

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Percussion Week 12

Posted on November 13, 2015 by Rob Parks

6th Grade Our first concert is next Thursday!  All students are expected to attend.  Failure to do so, may result in a failing grade and removal from the program.  Click here for details. Students are expected to master Snare Drum … Continue reading →

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Beginning Band Fall Concert

Posted on November 12, 2015 by Mr. Timpani

Beginning Band Fall Concert Thursday, November 19th, at 6:00PM Clark Cafeteria Free Admission All Beginning Band members need to be seated in the band hall for pictures by 5:30.  Concert begins at 6:00PM. Leave your instrument and music in your … Continue reading →

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