Ages 13-18

“Hit It” percussion camp uses a two-pronged approach to help student percussionists develop the combination of performance and listening skills necessary to be successful.

One of the camp’s focuses is on “classical” percussion instruments such as timpani, snare drum, marimba, cymbals, tambourine and triangle – instruments on which percussionists need proficiency in most school music programs.  An equal focus will be placed on gaining skills and understanding on Cuban, Brazilian and African percussion instruments such as congas, bongos, cowbells, shekere, timbales and incorporating them into polyrhythmic patterns characteristic of traditional music’s of those countries.

Percussion ensembles will perform written music and other pieces learned “by ear”.

Campers should have completed grades 7 – 12 (motivated and talented 6th grades may also apply) and it is suggested that drummers have two years of percussion training with music reading experience. If you fall outside of these guidelines please inquire.

Instructors include Steve Rice and Julian Gerstin.   Steve is the band director at Brattleboro Union High School band director where he also teaches percussion lessons.  He has performed in orchestras, bands and jazz bands throughout New England.  Julian is a faculty member at the Vermont Jazz Center and an experienced teacher and performer of Cuban, Brazilian and Ghanaian music, drumming and dance.

Dates:   July 9-13, 9:30 am - 4:00 pm

Location:  Brattleboro Union High School, Music Room

Fee:  $370

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OR call the BMC for registration help at 802-257-4523