MUSI 240 - Percussion Techniques

(1 hours) Prerequisite: Admitted to Horton School of Music. Fundamentals of playing and teaching percussion instruments in a class setting. Basic principles such as grip, stroke, sticking, and rolls on the snare, bass drum and timpani; techniques of playing the keyboard mallet instruments and accessory percussion; equipment needs for the school band or orchestra; and, organizing and developing the marching percussion section, will be covered. A 2 hour practicum is required. Required of Music Education and Music Therapy majors. This course cannot be challenged.