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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.
3rd Annual North Georgia
Middle School Percussion
Camp A Success!!!
The 3rd 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, and the
Peggy Still School of Music. 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 contemporary
percussion clinic with Jennifer
Torrence, and drum-set session
with "Drumming's Global
Ambassador, Dom Famularo! Plans
are underway to make next years
event even better!
Middle School Percussion
Camp A Success!!!
The 3rd 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, and the
Peggy Still School of Music. 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 contemporary
percussion clinic with Jennifer
Torrence, and drum-set session
with "Drumming's Global
Ambassador, Dom Famularo! Plans
are underway to make next years
event even better!
Summer Schedule Packed with
Clinics
Mike and Scott stayed busy with several
marching percussion clinics presented
throughout the summer. In late June,
Scott presented a series of 4 clinics in
The Netherlands, Belgium, and
Germany. The clinics were presented
by Show & Marching Music and Majestic
Holland and sponsored by Jupiter,
Evans, Row-Loff, and Vic Firth. While
in Belgium, Scott served as a Judge for
the World Association of Marching
Show Bands European Open
Championship and had the opportunity
to tour the Majestic-Holland
headquarters. Mike presented a clinic
in Birmingham, AL for band directors
who were in attendance for the annual
Spirit Camp (even selling several
copies of Field Level in the process!)
On July 28 both Mike and Scott
presented a clinic, "The Educated
Drumline", to a capacity audience at the
Texas Bandmasters Association
Convention in San Antonio, TX. The
Lake Highlands High School Percussion
Section from Dallas, TX served as the
demonstration group for the clinic. The
trip included a tour and demonstration
at the Jupiter Headquarters in Austin,
TX. The TBA clinic was sponsored by
Jupiter, Row-Loff, and Vic Firth.
Clinics
Mike and Scott stayed busy with several
marching percussion clinics presented
throughout the summer. In late June,
Scott presented a series of 4 clinics in
The Netherlands, Belgium, and
Germany. The clinics were presented
by Show & Marching Music and Majestic
Holland and sponsored by Jupiter,
Evans, Row-Loff, and Vic Firth. While
in Belgium, Scott served as a Judge for
the World Association of Marching
Show Bands European Open
Championship and had the opportunity
to tour the Majestic-Holland
headquarters. Mike presented a clinic
in Birmingham, AL for band directors
who were in attendance for the annual
Spirit Camp (even selling several
copies of Field Level in the process!)
On July 28 both Mike and Scott
presented a clinic, "The Educated
Drumline", to a capacity audience at the
Texas Bandmasters Association
Convention in San Antonio, TX. The
Lake Highlands High School Percussion
Section from Dallas, TX served as the
demonstration group for the clinic. The
trip included a tour and demonstration
at the Jupiter Headquarters in Austin,
TX. The TBA clinic was sponsored by
Jupiter, Row-Loff, and Vic Firth.
The fall of 1998 proved to be a successful
time. Mike stayed busy during the Atlanta
Falcons home games as a member of the
staff for the new Atlanta Falcons Drumline.
The drumline performed around the
stadium prior to kickoff, and on the
sidelines and in the end zone during the
games. Scott spent the fall getting the
percussion students at Dickerson Middle
School prepared for their
clinic/performance, "Developing a
Successful Middle School Percussion
Ensemble", at the Midwest Clinic in
Chicago, IL. The students performed with
drumset artist, Dom Famularo, and
percussion professor from MTSU, Lalo
Davila. Mike guest conducted the
ensemble during the performance.
time. Mike stayed busy during the Atlanta
Falcons home games as a member of the
staff for the new Atlanta Falcons Drumline.
The drumline performed around the
stadium prior to kickoff, and on the
sidelines and in the end zone during the
games. Scott spent the fall getting the
percussion students at Dickerson Middle
School prepared for their
clinic/performance, "Developing a
Successful Middle School Percussion
Ensemble", at the Midwest Clinic in
Chicago, IL. The students performed with
drumset artist, Dom Famularo, and
percussion professor from MTSU, Lalo
Davila. Mike guest conducted the
ensemble during the performance.
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
Falcons, Midwest Clinic, Europe, & GMEA...busy times
Dom Famularo, Mike Lynch, Scott Brown, &
Lalo Davila before Scott's clinic with the
Dickerson M.S. Percussion Ensemble at the
2008 Midwest Clinic in Chicago, IL.
Lalo Davila before Scott's clinic with the
Dickerson M.S. Percussion Ensemble at the
2008 Midwest Clinic in Chicago, IL.
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!
Scott at the Majestic-Holland headquarters in
Heerenveen, The Netherlands
Heerenveen, The Netherlands
World Music Contest, Spirit Camp, & Falcons Drumline
This summer, Scott was selected as a
member of an international panel of
adjudicators for the month long World
Music Contest in Kerkrade, The
Netherlands and the World
Championships for the World
Association of Marching Show Bands.
The competitions took place
throughout the month of July and Early
August and included ensembles from 5
continents. During the event, Scott
served on the Jury for "corps style"
marching ensembles and for the
concert percussion ensemble
competition. During the performance
of the Suranari Marching Band from
Bangkok, Thailand, Scott's
commentary was recorded through a
lapel mic and captured on video for a
feature on the regional television
station along with an interview
conducted after the performance.
member of an international panel of
adjudicators for the month long World
Music Contest in Kerkrade, The
Netherlands and the World
Championships for the World
Association of Marching Show Bands.
The competitions took place
throughout the month of July and Early
August and included ensembles from 5
continents. During the event, Scott
served on the Jury for "corps style"
marching ensembles and for the
concert percussion ensemble
competition. During the performance
of the Suranari Marching Band from
Bangkok, Thailand, Scott's
commentary was recorded through a
lapel mic and captured on video for a
feature on the regional television
station along with an interview
conducted after the performance.
Scott Brown with WMC mascot and Gary
George, jury member from U.K. Below
judging Suranari Band from Thailand.
George, jury member from U.K. Below
judging Suranari Band from Thailand.
Mike once again presented a workshop for band directors attending the annual
Spirit Camp in Alabama. His presentation was a highlight of the event and even
resulted in several copies of Field Level being purchased! He will also be busy
again this fall working as a staff member for the highly successful Atlanta Falcons
Drumline. The drumline performs prior to, and during all home games at the
Georgia Dome in Atlanta.
Spirit Camp in Alabama. His presentation was a highlight of the event and even
resulted in several copies of Field Level being purchased! He will also be busy
again this fall working as a staff member for the highly successful Atlanta Falcons
Drumline. The drumline performs prior to, and during all home games at the
Georgia Dome in Atlanta.
2009-2010 Highlights!
In spite of continuous rain and outbreaks of the swine flu, the fall season was
successful for the Lassiter H.S. Band as they won their 9th Bands of America
Regional Championship at West Chester University in Pennsylvania. In
October, Scott began in his role as percussion arranger for Beatrix Drum &
Bugle Corps from Hilversum, The Netherlands. In January, Scott travelled to
Bangkok, Thailand to serve as a judge for the Royal's Cup Thailand National
Marching Band Championships. This was followed by a trip to The Netherlands
in February to present a clinic for the 2010 Marching Workshop presented by
Majestic Holland and Show and Marching Music and to work with Showband
Marum and Beatrix Drum & Bugle Corps. Mike and Scott both stayed active
judging indoor percussion working with CIPA, CWEA, SAPA, SCGC, and WGAZ.
They both concluded their seasons with Mike serving as a judge for the CIPA
Championships in Cullowhee, NC and Scott judging the WGAZ
Championships in Phoenix, AZ. In March, the Dickerson Middle School
Percussion Ensemble under the direction of Scott Brown, and the Simpson
Middle School Percussion Ensemble under the direction of Mike Lynch,
became the first middle school percussion groups to perform as invited ensembles
for the Bands of America National Percussion Festival in Indianapolis, IN.
Both ensembles performed great concerts and received high acclaim from the
evaluators.
In spite of continuous rain and outbreaks of the swine flu, the fall season was
successful for the Lassiter H.S. Band as they won their 9th Bands of America
Regional Championship at West Chester University in Pennsylvania. In
October, Scott began in his role as percussion arranger for Beatrix Drum &
Bugle Corps from Hilversum, The Netherlands. In January, Scott travelled to
Bangkok, Thailand to serve as a judge for the Royal's Cup Thailand National
Marching Band Championships. This was followed by a trip to The Netherlands
in February to present a clinic for the 2010 Marching Workshop presented by
Majestic Holland and Show and Marching Music and to work with Showband
Marum and Beatrix Drum & Bugle Corps. Mike and Scott both stayed active
judging indoor percussion working with CIPA, CWEA, SAPA, SCGC, and WGAZ.
They both concluded their seasons with Mike serving as a judge for the CIPA
Championships in Cullowhee, NC and Scott judging the WGAZ
Championships in Phoenix, AZ. In March, the Dickerson Middle School
Percussion Ensemble under the direction of Scott Brown, and the Simpson
Middle School Percussion Ensemble under the direction of Mike Lynch,
became the first middle school percussion groups to perform as invited ensembles
for the Bands of America National Percussion Festival in Indianapolis, IN.
Both ensembles performed great concerts and received high acclaim from the
evaluators.
4th 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 7-10.
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 4th 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 7-10.
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 4th Annual North Georgia
Percussion Camp. Visit the Camp
page via the menu and send in the
registration form!
Guest Artists for 4th Annual North Georgia
Percussion Camp Confirmed!
In addition to full-faculty members Mike Lynch, Scott Brown, and Travis
Downs, we are pleased to announce the following guest artists. Times and
dates of their clinics and masterclasses will be announced soon.
Percussion Camp Confirmed!
In addition to full-faculty members Mike Lynch, Scott Brown, and Travis
Downs, we are pleased to announce the following guest artists. Times and
dates of their clinics and masterclasses will be announced soon.
Bill Bachman (author of the "Logic" series
published by Row-Loff Productions, designer of
Vic Firth's Heavy Hitter Pads and the "Billy
Club" tenor stick, composer of marching solos
and cadences published by JW3 Publications)
will be presenting marching percussion and
drum set clinics, masterclasses, and teaching
private lessons. Bill travels the world teaching
clinics and performing. We are very excited to
have him on board for this years event. The
clinics are included in the registration fee for
camp participants and will be open to the public
for a $5 fee at the door. For more information
on Bill visit his website: www.billbachman.net
and check out his solos and features at www.
vicfirth.com.
published by Row-Loff Productions, designer of
Vic Firth's Heavy Hitter Pads and the "Billy
Club" tenor stick, composer of marching solos
and cadences published by JW3 Publications)
will be presenting marching percussion and
drum set clinics, masterclasses, and teaching
private lessons. Bill travels the world teaching
clinics and performing. We are very excited to
have him on board for this years event. The
clinics are included in the registration fee for
camp participants and will be open to the public
for a $5 fee at the door. For more information
on Bill visit his website: www.billbachman.net
and check out his solos and features at www.
vicfirth.com.
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 3 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 3 camps! For more information on
John visit the Kennesaw State University School
of Music website.
Rafael "Rafa" Pereira (Brazilian percussion
specialist, designer of Pearl Corporation
Brazilian perc. instruments, Rua 6) will present
a masterclass on the music and instruments of
the Brazilian samba batucada and lead the
students in a performance. Rafael is one of
the most sought after freelance percussionists
in Atlanta and has presented Brazilian
percussion clinics throughout the country
including the Percussive Arts Society
International Convention (PASIC). For more
information on Rafael and his band Rua 6 visit
www.rua6.net.
specialist, designer of Pearl Corporation
Brazilian perc. instruments, Rua 6) will present
a masterclass on the music and instruments of
the Brazilian samba batucada and lead the
students in a performance. Rafael is one of
the most sought after freelance percussionists
in Atlanta and has presented Brazilian
percussion clinics throughout the country
including the Percussive Arts Society
International Convention (PASIC). For more
information on Rafael and his band Rua 6 visit
www.rua6.net.
