Percussion Classes | Grades 5-12
"Coop" Cooper teachers percussion classes at Washington Middle School.
Winter/Spring Session | Grades 5-12
"Coop" Cooper will teach five percussion classes during the Winter/Spring Session at Washington Middle School on Ambs Road.
Basic/Intermediate Percussion Ensemble | Grades 5-8 | $125 | Jan. 23-Apr. 17, 2023
This class will help students in grades 5-8 build the basic/intermediate fundamentals of percussion. *Students must purchase a 3-ring binder with plastic sheets and the books, "A Fresh Approach to Mallet Percussion" and "A Fresh Approach to Snare Drum". Students must also purchase or have access to their own mallets, drumsticks and a practice mallet instrument. Some materials may be rented from Nottelmann Music Company (314.631.1486).
Intermediate Percussion Ensemble | Grades 6-9 | $125 | Jan. 23-Apr. 17, 2023
*Prerequisite: Students must know all 12 major scales, be able to read 16th note figures well, and perform "buzz" and double stroke rolls. Students in grades 6-9 will showcase and improve their percussion skills at an intermediate level in a controlled ensemble environment. *Students must purchase a 3-ring binder with plastic sheets, personal mallets and drumsticks. Students must also purchase or have access to their own mallets, drumsticks and a practice mallet instrument.
Rudimental Rumble | Grades 9-12 | $150 | Jan. 23-Apr. 17, 2023
*Prerequisite: Students must be able to read 16th note figures well and perform "buzz" and double stroke rolls. Grade 9-12 students will build their rudimentary drumming vocabulary as well as developing speed and independence. *Students must purchase a 3-ring binder with plastic sheets, marching sticks, practice pad and the book, "The Next Level" by Jeff Queen. Some materials may be rented from Nottelmann Music Company (314.631.1486).
Marimba Band | Grades 9-12 | $150 | Jan. 25-Apr. 12, 2023
This class is a band consisting of a mallet player, hand/world percussion, drum set player and bassist functioning as a Pop/Jazz/Afro-Cuban Band for students in grades 9-12. Students will study genres in the areas of pop, jazz, Latin, R&B, etc. Stage performance and improv will also be studied. *Students must purchase a 3-ring binder with plastic sheets. Students must also purchase or have access to their own mallets, drumsticks and be willing to perform multiple instruments in front of an audience. Some materials may be rented from Nottelmann Music Company (314.631.1486).
Marching Percussion 101 | Grades 8-12 | $150 | Jan. 25-Apr. 12, 2023
This class is designed for the young percussion marching band member. Lessons will emphasize basic playing skills to get a student's marching fundamentals started off correctly. From posture to double stroke rolls, we've got you covered! *Students must purchase/have their 3-ring binder with plastic sheets, mallets, drumsticks and a practice pad. Some materials may be rented from Nottelmann Music Company (314.631.1486).
For specific information, please reach out to instructor, Chris Cooper via email at [email protected] or 314.337.7439. Register here!
