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BEGINNER
DRUMMING: (drum pad or Grade V) - For those
who have been playing less than 6 months, and are
not part of a drum corps (yet!). Concentration will
be on introducing and improving playing technique,
introducing and strengthening basic rudiments and
music literacy, introducing the idea of musical
communication through the use of some basic scores,
and improving the understanding of the drummer's
role in a pipe band.
INTERMEDIATE
DRUMMING: (Grade IV and III) - For those who
have been playing in a drum corps, and have a good
understanding of the basic rudiments. Concentration
will be on improving playing technique and speed,
introducing some advanced rudiments, strengthening
musical communication through the use of intermediate
scores and composition, and understanding the basics
of tuning and tone.
ADVANCED DRUMMING:
(Grade II+) - For those who have been playing in
drum corps for a number of years, and have been
Lead Drummers at some time. Concentration will be
on refining playing technique, strengthening advanced
rudiments, mastering musical communication through
the use of advanced scores, composition, and discussions
of ensemble, plus how to build a great corps!
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BEGINNER
TENOR: For those who have been playing
for less than 6 months. Concentration will be on
introducing and improving playing/flourishing technique,
introducing and strengthening basic rudiments/spins
and music literacy, introducing the idea of musical
communication through the use of some basic scores,
and improving the understanding of the drummer's
role in a pipe band.
ADVANCED TENOR:
For those who have been playing in a drum corps
for more than 6 months and could compete in tenor/bass
drum competitions. Concentration will be on refining
playing/flourishing technique, introducing advanced
rudiments/spins, refining musical communication
through the use of advanced scores and composition,
plus tone and tuning.
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