Percussive Arts
Overview:
In the Cadets class, students will play marimbas, bucket drums, boom whackers, and more! Our cadet drummers get to learn the fundamentals of group percussion playing, music reading, and other skills that will set them up for our middle school classes and ensembles.
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Skills gained:
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Learn the etiquette and discipline needed to be a contributing member in a group music environment.
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Developing a steady beat
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Understanding differences in rhythm, melody, harmony, and how to balance an ensemble
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Understanding how to play and read note durations of Whole, Half, Quarter, and Eighth Notes.
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An introduction to reading music on the Treble Clef Staff
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Introduction to drumstick, hand, mallet, and shaker techniques
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Learning how movement can inform sound creation
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Music and Activites:
We use the ever popular Orff instruments, boomwhackers, and other recognizable instruments and music along side our own games and exercises to create a progressive curriculum that's fun and engaging. Our classes follow the same format ever week so our students can build a sense of familiarity and ownership over the class flow.
Eligibility
Open to all interested students from 6th to 8th grade.
Schedule
We're excited to launch this class in​ September 2023. Sign up before June 1st and get the first month FREE.
Location
We're moving spaces!
Our current studio has brought us this far, but it's time for us to expand into more space.
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Your sign up will give us the extra boost we need to move into an amazing new space in the North Seattle Area!
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Performances
Classes are invited to take part in end-of-quarter performances.
Tuition
Monthly payments of $120
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No payment will be collected at sign-up.
We'll contact you when the time is right!
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