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Attention all percussion students: Please review this printable calendar for July of 2010. |
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Muhlenberg County High School and Middle School Percussion |
| MCHS Percussion Ensemble: The MCHS Percussion Ensemble is directed by Rick Gardner. It consist of members from grades 9-12. It is open to all percussion students in any of the current performing ensembles. Students that perform in the Marching Band Drumline and play another instrument in Concert Band or Jazz Band are also invited to play in the Percussion Ensemble. The ensemble will begin rehearsal in November of each year and perform at Solos and Ensemble Festival and Spring Concert. This ensemble may make other public appearances as invited. Members of the percussion ensemble also receive individual instruction on solo literature and preparation on All-District and All-State auditions. |
| Muhlenberg North Middle School Percussion Ensemble: The Muhlenberg North Middle School Percussion Ensemble is directed by Rick Gardner. The ensemble is open to all 7th and 8th grade percussion students. The students receive instruction in percussion fundamentals, technique and ensemble literature. The ensemble will begin rehearsal in the fall and will practice after school. They will perform at Solos and Ensemble Festival and Spring Concert. Members of the percussion ensemble also receive individual instruction on solo literature and preparation of All-District auditions. |
| Muhlenberg South Middle School Percussion Ensemble: The Muhlenberg South Middle School Percussion Ensemble is directed by Rick Gardner. The ensemble is open to all 7th and 8th grade percussion students. The students receive instruction in percussion fundamentals, technique and ensemble literature. The ensemble will begin rehearsal in the fall and will practice after school. They will perform at Solos and Ensemble Festival and Spring Concert. Members of the percussion ensemble also receive individual instruction on solo literature and preparation of All-District auditions. |
| Marching Band/Drumline: The Marching Band Percussion Section is directed by Rick Gardner. They begin organizational meetings and rehearsal in January of each year. The 2010 Band Camp Staff and Summer Staff include Alex Brunt, former All-State Percussionist, former student of Mr. Gardner and student of David Steinquest at APSU. Jordan Baize, former All-State Percussionist and former student of Mr. Gardner. Jon Gossett, band parent and former percussion student at Muhlenberg North. |
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| Members of the 2010 Drumline are listed below |
| Snare Drums: Ben Duvall Tyler McKinney Clay Whitaker |
Cymbals: Kristen Robertson Kelsey Whitaker Front Ensemble: |
| Tenors: Fazon Flowers Darcy Sullivan |
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| Bass Drums: Clay Dukes CJ English Dylan Johnson Aaron Rice Brandon Todd |
For more information contact Director of Percussion Activities, Rick Gardner at percussion@muhlenbergband.org.