Percussion Classes
"Coop" Cooper teaches percussion classes at Washington Middle School.
Winter/Spring Session
"Coop" Cooper will teach a variety of percussion classes during the Winter/Spring Session at Washington Middle School at 5165 Ambs Road.
Beginning/Intermediate Percussion | Grades 5-10 | January 8-April 8
This class will help students in grades 5-10 build the fundamentals of percussion. *Students will need a pair of sticks, keyboard mallets, the books, "A Fresh Approach to Mallet Percussion" and "A Fresh Approach to Snare Drum", practice pad and a folder for extra music. Some materials may be rented from Nottelmann Music Company (314.631.1486).
Intro to Various Grooves on Drum Set | Ages 17 and under | January 8-April 22
This class will introduce students, 17 years and younger, to various grooves on the drum set. *Students will need to bring drum sticks, music folder, headphones and the "Groove Essentials" book by Tommy Igoe.
Intro to Various Grooves on Drum Set | Adults | January 8-April 22
This class will introduce students, 18 years and up, to various grooves on the drum set. *Students will need to bring drum sticks, music folder, headphones and the "Groove Essentials" book by Tommy Igoe.
Middle School Drumline | Grades 6-8 | January 10-April 3
This class will help middle school students to build their drumline techniques and skills. *Students will need FS-1 marching sticks by Innovative Percussion, practice pad (no Remo Tunable pads) and a 3-ring binder with plastic protection sheets.
For specific information, please reach out to instructor, Chris Cooper via email at [email protected] or 314.337.7439. Register here!
Marching Percussion 101 | Ages 13-17 | $264 | November 29-March 27
This class will advance the marching percussion skills of students ages 13-17. Students will get an extra boost for the next marching season on the instrument of their choice. *Students will need a pair of marching sticks, a 3-ring binder with plastic protection sheets and a practice pad. Some materials may be rented from Nottelmann Music Company (314.631.1486).
For specific information about this 14-class course, please reach out to instructor, Chris Cooper via email at [email protected] or 314.337.7439. Register here!