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Community Percussion Ensemble

Percussion Ensemble performers will come together in weekly rehearsals to rehearse a variety of percussion ensemble repertoire. The percussion ensemble focuses on continuous development of performers and meeting students where they are to foster growth and achieve a variety of repertoire.

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Instructor

Jake Voight playing the drums

Jake Voight

Percussionist, Educator, and Composer

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Details and Duration

Session Length 11 weeks
Dates Classes begin February 20, 2025
Times Thursdays at 4 p.m.
Location Canady Creative Arts Center Room 2095 Percussion Studio
Cost $172 + Processing Fee

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this chamber group experience, you will know how to:
  • Develop ensemble performance skills, including but not limited to listening, percussive clarity, and movement.
  • Learn interpersonal skills for rehearsing chamber music effectively, such as healthy group decision making, giving and receiving constructive feedback, and making music in a collaborative environment.
  • Grow individual performing ability on your instrument.
  • Prepare an ensemble piece for a public performance.

Instrumentation

The instrumentation offered in this class will be flexible, and assignments will be madebased on registered students and repertoire availability. We can explore any variety ofpercussion instruments catered to registered students’ interests.

Attendance Policy

A chamber group is not able to function properly without all its members! You are kindly requested to attend all scheduled rehearsals 10 to 15 minutes earlier to be ready to rehearse (instrument’s set up) by the start of the class. If you are unable to attend rehearsal for any reason, please notify the instructor at least 24 hours in advance so that a make-up rehearsal can be scheduled as possible. Repertoire Percussion ensemble performers should expect to work on 1-2 pieces in a semester with the possibility for more as time allows. Repertoire will be chosen by the instructor in collaboration with the musicians of the group. Jake offers students the opportunity to learn music from both classic percussion ensemble repertoire, and contemporary works

Reminder

A class is usually cancelled when registration is less than five (5) participants. In case of cancellation of the class, all students already enrolled will be notified immediately. Submit your registration form as soon as possible to ensure your spot. We will reach out to you to process payment closer to the first day of the group class. Special discounts can be found on the registration form.

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