DRUMLINE/PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE

(1st semester only)

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Note: An audition is held for this class during the spring. Instructor approval is required.

The Drumline/Percussion Ensemble class is for intermediate and advanced level percussionists. The purpose of the class is to continue the development of musical skills through percussion performance. Since the objectives of the class are performance-based, attendance at all rehearsals and performances is required, and will be reflected in the students' grades.

All Drumline/Percussion Ensemble personnel will participate in the Grosse Ile High School Red Devil Marching Band, which rehearses July through November (including summer rehearsals, band camp, school rehearsals, and Wednesday night rehearsals). Performances will include football games, marching band festivals (performance and music reading skills are adjudicated at the District Band Festival), parades, pep rallies, and other appropriate venues.

When the Marching Band season finishes in November, the Drumline will transform into a Percussion Ensemble. The Percussion Ensemble will rehearse all of the percussion parts for the Symphonic Band repertoire. In addition, the percussion ensemble will also prepare Percussion Ensemble repertoire. The percussion ensemble will perform at the Holiday Concert and MSBOA Solo/Ensemble festival.