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Lassiter Percussion a Success
at BOA, PASIC, and GMEA!!
Congratulations to the members of the
Lassiter H.S. Percussion Ensemble for
their 8th Regional Championship at the
Bands of America Regional in
Hempstead, NY on October 27th and
the outstanding performance at their
"Showcase Concert" on November 3rd
at the Percussive Arts Society
International Convention in Columbus,
OH. In January, the ensemble again
performed their program for an overflow
crowd at the Georgia Music Educator's
Association Conference in Savannah,
GA
at BOA, PASIC, and GMEA!!
Congratulations to the members of the
Lassiter H.S. Percussion Ensemble for
their 8th Regional Championship at the
Bands of America Regional in
Hempstead, NY on October 27th and
the outstanding performance at their
"Showcase Concert" on November 3rd
at the Percussive Arts Society
International Convention in Columbus,
OH. In January, the ensemble again
performed their program for an overflow
crowd at the Georgia Music Educator's
Association Conference in Savannah,
GA
Field Level -
The Ultimate
Band Director's
Guide to fielding
the Ultimate
Marching
Percussion
Section - is
available at
www.rowloff.com.
The Ultimate
Band Director's
Guide to fielding
the Ultimate
Marching
Percussion
Section - is
available at
www.rowloff.com.
4th Annual North Georgia
Middle School Percussion
Camp A Success!!!
The 4th Annual North Georgia
Middle School Percussion Camp
was a great success with 55 middle
school percussion students in
attendance. The camp was
presented by Percussion Workshop
and the Lassiter Band Booster
Association and sponsored by
Jupiter Band Instruments, Remo
Drum Company, Vic Firth Sticks and
Mallets, Evans Drumheads, Zildjian
Cymbals, Sabian Cymbals. The
students were exposed to traditional
concert and marching percussion
instruments and techniques and
had the opportunity to explore steel
drums, African Percussion, Taiko
drumming, "Stomp" ensemble,
drum-set, and Latin percussion.
The students were also treated to
workshops with Brazilian
percussionist Rafael Pereira, a
world percussion demonstration by
John Lawless, and marching and
drum-set clinics by Bill Bachman.
Middle School Percussion
Camp A Success!!!
The 4th Annual North Georgia
Middle School Percussion Camp
was a great success with 55 middle
school percussion students in
attendance. The camp was
presented by Percussion Workshop
and the Lassiter Band Booster
Association and sponsored by
Jupiter Band Instruments, Remo
Drum Company, Vic Firth Sticks and
Mallets, Evans Drumheads, Zildjian
Cymbals, Sabian Cymbals. The
students were exposed to traditional
concert and marching percussion
instruments and techniques and
had the opportunity to explore steel
drums, African Percussion, Taiko
drumming, "Stomp" ensemble,
drum-set, and Latin percussion.
The students were also treated to
workshops with Brazilian
percussionist Rafael Pereira, a
world percussion demonstration by
John Lawless, and marching and
drum-set clinics by Bill Bachman.
Kumi-daiko
Now Available
Kumi-daiko, by Scott
Brown is now available
from JW3 Publications
at www.jw3.com.
Now Available
Kumi-daiko, by Scott
Brown is now available
from JW3 Publications
at www.jw3.com.
Kumi-daiko literally means "grouped
drums" referring to the popular Japanese
Taiko ensembles. The piece was written
to provide young students with an
opportunity to explore the art of Taiko
drumming.
drums" referring to the popular Japanese
Taiko ensembles. The piece was written
to provide young students with an
opportunity to explore the art of Taiko
drumming.
Field Level Now In 2nd
Printing!
Printing!
Poster from Marching Workshop in
Leusden, The Netherlands
Leusden, The Netherlands
On January 23-26th 2009, Scott conducted a
series of marching percussion clinics in
Holland. The clinics were sponsored by
Jupiter Band Instruments, Majestic
Percussion, Evans Drumheads, Vic Firth
Sticks, & Sabian Cymbals. The following
week, Mike and Scott presented a clinic, "The
Educated Drumline" for the Georgia Music
Educator's Association Conference in
Savannah, GA. The Lassiter H.S. Drumline
served as the demonstration group before a
crowd of over 300 band directors. The clinic
was based on material from Mike & Scott's
book, "Field Level - The Ultimate Band
Director's Guide to fielding the Ultimate
Marching Percussion Section", published by
Row-Loff Productions. Following the clinic,
Row-Loff sold all of the copies of the book
that they had brought to Savannah!
series of marching percussion clinics in
Holland. The clinics were sponsored by
Jupiter Band Instruments, Majestic
Percussion, Evans Drumheads, Vic Firth
Sticks, & Sabian Cymbals. The following
week, Mike and Scott presented a clinic, "The
Educated Drumline" for the Georgia Music
Educator's Association Conference in
Savannah, GA. The Lassiter H.S. Drumline
served as the demonstration group before a
crowd of over 300 band directors. The clinic
was based on material from Mike & Scott's
book, "Field Level - The Ultimate Band
Director's Guide to fielding the Ultimate
Marching Percussion Section", published by
Row-Loff Productions. Following the clinic,
Row-Loff sold all of the copies of the book
that they had brought to Savannah!
5th Annual North Georgia
Percussion Camp!!
Back by popular demand, the 4th
Annual North Georgia Percussion
Camp will again be held at Lassiter
High School in Marietta, GA, June
13-16.
This year's event promises to once
again be the best percussion
experience available in the Southeast.
Participants will study drum-set; mallet
percussion; timpani; steel pan;
Japanese Taiko; Latin, African, and
Brazilian percussion; marching
percussion, and participate in concert
percussion ensembles and a "Stomp"
ensemble, and more!
In addition, students will be taught by a
knowledgeable faculty and attend
clinics and masterclasses with some of
the nation's finest percussionists and
drummers.
Don't miss out on the opportunity to be
a part of the 5th Annual North Georgia
Percussion Camp. Visit the Camp
page via the menu and send in the
registration form!
Percussion Camp!!
Back by popular demand, the 4th
Annual North Georgia Percussion
Camp will again be held at Lassiter
High School in Marietta, GA, June
13-16.
This year's event promises to once
again be the best percussion
experience available in the Southeast.
Participants will study drum-set; mallet
percussion; timpani; steel pan;
Japanese Taiko; Latin, African, and
Brazilian percussion; marching
percussion, and participate in concert
percussion ensembles and a "Stomp"
ensemble, and more!
In addition, students will be taught by a
knowledgeable faculty and attend
clinics and masterclasses with some of
the nation's finest percussionists and
drummers.
Don't miss out on the opportunity to be
a part of the 5th Annual North Georgia
Percussion Camp. Visit the Camp
page via the menu and send in the
registration form!
John Lawless (Kennesaw State Univ., Atlanta
Percussion Trio, Cobb Symphony, and regular
sub. with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra) will
take participants on a tour of percussion
instruments from around the world
demonstrating instruments from his vast
collection. He will also lead the students in a
drum circle that has been a highlight each of
the previous 4 camps! For more information on
John visit the Kennesaw State University School
of Music website.
Percussion Trio, Cobb Symphony, and regular
sub. with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra) will
take participants on a tour of percussion
instruments from around the world
demonstrating instruments from his vast
collection. He will also lead the students in a
drum circle that has been a highlight each of
the previous 4 camps! For more information on
John visit the Kennesaw State University School
of Music website.
Camp Dates and Location for the 5th Annual North
Georgia Percussion Camp.
The 5th Annual North Georgia Percussion Camp will be held June 13-16, 2011
at Lassiter High School in Marietta, GA.
Last summer's event was highly successful with 70 students in attendance
working with our full-time faculty of Kevin Boyle, Scott Brown, Travis Downs, and
Mike Lynch plus our amazing guest artists Bill Bachman, John Lawless, and
Rafael Pereira.
Georgia Percussion Camp.
The 5th Annual North Georgia Percussion Camp will be held June 13-16, 2011
at Lassiter High School in Marietta, GA.
Last summer's event was highly successful with 70 students in attendance
working with our full-time faculty of Kevin Boyle, Scott Brown, Travis Downs, and
Mike Lynch plus our amazing guest artists Bill Bachman, John Lawless, and
Rafael Pereira.
Dom Famularo is "Drumming's Global
Ambassador". His sensational drumming and
brilliant communications skills have earned Dom
Famularo a reputation of being the world's leading
motivational drum set artist / educator. Through
history-making tours of China and the Far East,
and with standing ovations to capacity audiences at
virtually every major drumming event in Europe and
the Americas, this vibrant performer from Long
Island, New York is renowned for delivering
entertaining and awe-inspiring performances unlike
any other. For more information on Dom visit his
website www.domfamularo.com
Ambassador". His sensational drumming and
brilliant communications skills have earned Dom
Famularo a reputation of being the world's leading
motivational drum set artist / educator. Through
history-making tours of China and the Far East,
and with standing ovations to capacity audiences at
virtually every major drumming event in Europe and
the Americas, this vibrant performer from Long
Island, New York is renowned for delivering
entertaining and awe-inspiring performances unlike
any other. For more information on Dom visit his
website www.domfamularo.com
Charles Settle (Atlanta Symphony Orchestra)
will be presenting a masterclass on concert
percussion instruments. In addition to his
current position with the Atlanta Symphony,
Charles has performed with the New World
Symphony and the Philadelphia Orchestra. At
New World, Charles worked with Jack Van
Geem and Nancy Zeltsman on Tilson Thomas's
"Island Music" for four Marimbas and two
Percussion with premiere performances in
Miami Beach, PASIC '03 and two performances
in Carnagie Hall.
will be presenting a masterclass on concert
percussion instruments. In addition to his
current position with the Atlanta Symphony,
Charles has performed with the New World
Symphony and the Philadelphia Orchestra. At
New World, Charles worked with Jack Van
Geem and Nancy Zeltsman on Tilson Thomas's
"Island Music" for four Marimbas and two
Percussion with premiere performances in
Miami Beach, PASIC '03 and two performances
in Carnagie Hall.
Jeff Queen was an original soloist with the
Tony Award winning Broadway show "Blast" and
2 time individual snare drum champion for both
DCI and PAS. Jeff has worked with Carolina
Crown, Colts, and currently the Madison Scouts.
He is on the faculty at Butler University and
percussion director for the 3 time Bands of
America Grand National Champion, Avon H.S.
Jeff will be presenting a marching percussion
clinic for camp participants. For more
information about Jeff, visity www.jeffqueen.com
Tony Award winning Broadway show "Blast" and
2 time individual snare drum champion for both
DCI and PAS. Jeff has worked with Carolina
Crown, Colts, and currently the Madison Scouts.
He is on the faculty at Butler University and
percussion director for the 3 time Bands of
America Grand National Champion, Avon H.S.
Jeff will be presenting a marching percussion
clinic for camp participants. For more
information about Jeff, visity www.jeffqueen.com