Concert Percussion
The Clemson University Concert Percussion Workshop will focus on fundamentals such as technique, touch, sticking, listening, balance, ensemble playing, and practice techniques. Scholars will gain hands-on experience playing instruments, culminating with rehearsing and performing a percussion ensemble piece the end of camp for parents, faculty, and staff.
Course Prerequisites: Percussion experience in high school band or orchestra is preferred. Reading music is required.
Course Supplies: Scholars should bring a practice pad and at least one pair of concert snare drum sticks.
Residency: This course will be available to both over-night and commuting students for 2025.
Dr. Paul Buyer, instructor
This course will offer professional and hands-on instruction on concernt percussion instruments including:
- Concert Snare Drum
- Bass Drum
- Cymbals
- Timpani
- Concert Toms
- Triangle
- Tambourine
- Temple Blocks
- Woodblock
- Gong
- Shaker
- Marimba
- Vibraphone
- Xylophone
- Chimes
- Crotales
- Bells
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Welcome Fundamentals: Grip, Stroke, Rebound, Relaxation, Technique, Touch, Control Masterclass: Percussion is Plural |
Fundamentals: Sticking Snare Drum and Concert Toms Masterclass: The Practice Blueprint |
Fundamentals: Rhythm and Timing Timpani Masterclass: Percussive Arts Society |
Fundamentals: Ear Chops Mallet Percussion: Marimba and Vibraphone Masterclass: Working Towards Excellence |
Fundamentals:Reading Masterclass: Clemson Percussion and BA in Performing Arts |
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Accessory Percussion: Tambourine, triangle, temple blocks, woodblock, tam tam, shaker, guiro, cabasa, claves, finger cymbals Percussion Ensemble |
Bass Drum and Cymbals Percussion Ensemble |
World Percussion: Djembe, Congas, Bongos, Cajon Percussion Ensemble |
Mallet Percussion: Xylophone, Bells, Chimes, Crotales Percussion Ensemble |
Ensemble Performance |
