The percussion ensemble class meets all year long. All Marching Band percussion members are required to be in this class. The class is open to other percussionists that are not in Marching Band (an audition may be required). Students will develop music reading skills and technical proficiency on snare drum, mallets, timpani, marching and ethnic percussion. The class will rehearse and perform music for percussion ensemble, marching percussion, symphonic band, intermediate band, and marching band. Students will be required to provide appropriate sticks, mallets and other materials for this class as recommended by the band director.

Required: $100 fee. Students will need to purchase their own drum sticks and mallets for this class. Students are required to purchase tuxedos for men and dresses for women through the Fine Arts Department. Price TBD at the beginning of the 2011-12 school year.