Percussion Club

Percussion Club

This page to be updated as information is received.

In the meantime, for more information about Percussion Club, see Mr. Ausdemore.

Jeff Ausdemore

817-305-4725

last update: June 5, 2007

GROOVE STUDY LESSONS

Groove Studies below are listed in .jpg format

These valuable lessons can be found in .pdf format at the

Blue Knights Percussion Audition Information page.

Groove Study 1

Groove Study 1A

Groove Study 2

Groove Study 3

Groove Study 4

Groove Study 5

Groove Study 6

Groove Study 7

Groove Study 7A

Groove Study 8

Groove Study 8A

Groove Study 8B

Groove Study 9

Groove Study 10

Groove Study 11

SEE BELOW FOR:

PERCUSSION SUPPLIES

PRIVATE LESSON INSTRUCTORS

PERCUSSION VENDORS

If you need a Club registration form or have questions about Percussion Club, contact:

Jeff Ausdemore

CHHS Director of Percussion Studies

Jeff Ausdemore

817-305-4725

TERMS to REMEMBER

Taken from the weekly Club Sessions and E-Mail Updates

Accent

Non-Accent

Crescendo

Forte

Fortissimo

Mezzo Forte

Piano

Skelton Rhythm

Soft Start

Dynamics

Resonant

Ruff

Rebound

Piston Stroke

Tacet

Balance Point

Fulcrum

3-Point Fulcrum

Grip Check

High Position

Low Position

Check Position

German Grip (flat hand)

French Grip (thumbs facing upward)

Muffle

Pitch Pipe

last update: October 9, 2005

PERCUSSION SUPPLIES

GCISD Stick/Mallet Recommendation: Grades 6-12

Pro-Mark, Evans and Pearl Drums are highly respected percussion manufacturers as well

as strong supporters of CHHS Percussion and percussion education within the GCISD.

Your support is greatly appreciated.

6th Grade

Keyboard Mallets:                            1 pair Pro-Mark PSM 30's or equivalent

                                                            1 pair Pro-Mark PK 63's or equivalent

Snare Drum Sticks:                           1 pair Pro-Mark SD 2's or equivalent

Timpani Mallets:                               1 pair Pro-Mark ATP3's or equivalent

Stick/Mallet Bag:                              JMB 2 or equivalent

Metronome:                                       Wittner MT- 40 Credit Card Metronome or equivalent

7th Grade (in addition to the above)

Keyboard Mallets:                            1 pair Pro-Mark PSM 20's or equivalent

                                                            1 pair Pro-Mark PK 25's or equivalent

Snare Drum Sticks:                           1 pair Pro-Mark SD 1's or equivalent

Timpani Mallets:                               1 pair Pro-Mark ATP2's or equivalent

Drum Tuning Key:                            PMKR or equivalent

Timpani Pitch Pipe:                           Kratt Master Key pitch pipe or equivalent

8th Grade (in addition to the above)

Keyboard Mallets:                           1 set (2 pair) Pro-Mark PSM 25's or equivalent

                                                           1 pair Pro-Mark PSX 20's or equivalent

Snare Drum Sticks:                          1 pair Pro-Mark SD 3's or equivalent

                                                           1 pair Pro-Mark DC 1's (Jeff Moore Model) or equivalent

Timpani Mallets:                              1 pair Pro-Mark ATP 4's or equivalent

9th - 12th Grade (in addition to the above)

Add mallets as needed for percussion ensemble literature.

NOTE: Accessories such as triangles, triangle beaters, tambourines, crash cymbals, concert snare drums, hand drums, etc. are recommended to the student who is considering pursuing music in college. Please see Mr. Ausdemore for specific information.

last update: October 9, 2005

PRIVATE LESSON INSTRUCTORS

Colleyville Heritage High School

Heritage Middle School / Colleyville Middle School

Private Lesson Instructors are vitally important to our students music education. Each instructor works with Mr. Ausdemore, complimenting the curriculum taught in the classroom. Instructors focus on all aspects of Percussion as well as on the individual needs of the student.

When not in class, students are highly encouraged to practice, practice, practice!!

If you would like a referral, please see Mr. Ausdemore.

Note: Bio's of some of our Private Lesson Instructors can be found on the Clinician Spotlight page:

CHHS Clinician Spotlight

Arjuna Contreras           817-657-7793

Dan Neimeyer                972-420-1163

Sara Stokes                    214-335-6384

Warren Dewey               817-223-7653 (Call for Availability)

Jim Yakas                      817-272-6114 (Availability is limited to CHHS students only)

Dan Darrah                    817-403-0653 (Availability is limited to CHHS students only)

Chad Gibson                  817-996-3622 (Availability is limited to CHHS students only)

last update: October 9, 2005

PERCUSSION VENDORS

Whenever possible, we like to order supplies as a group in order to take advantage of group discounts.

If you'd like to know if there is a group order under way, please see Mr. Ausdemore.

If you need supplies now, be sure to mention CHHS Percussion or Drumline

and Mr. Ausdemore's name to ensure you're given the best possible discount rate available!

Lone Star Percussion

Hours: Monday thru Friday, 930AM to 530PM, CST

Closed Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays

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Mr. E's Music

Please access the Mr. E's Music web site for location information and more.