Drum

Usually the percussion section is what is keeping that driving tempo. Unlike most sections of instruments the percussion section is the vastest section although most people only know the common instruments like: the snare drum, the bass drum, drum set, cymbals, xylophone. Even though there are many different types of common percussion, along with many uncommon ones around the world. There are many shapes, sizes, colors and sounds to percussion that makes it an amazing group of instruments…

clarinet, saxophone, and a Bb Clarinet. He used the bass clarinet and the saxophone during his first piece, and the clarinet on the second piece. Kjell Nordeson was on the drum but had a lot of instruments with him. Sometimes he would play the drums as a drums set but sometimes he would put some sort of objects on top of the drum to create different sound effects. He also had a small glockenspiel and a flexatone. The concert hall was very simple, had a sound-reflecting…

and danced in rhythm to the beat of the drums. This dance brought our elders to tears. It was heartwarming to see the emotion associated with a new generation learning and executing a traditional…

as well as a leader for many organizations at my high school. I am a drum major for our marching band. Our band has qualified for the State Marching Contest in San Antonio two out of two possible times in my high school career. Being drum major teaches you a number of things. For example, it brings to light that everyone is not like you. They are not as motivated, and they don’t have the same passion and drive as you. Being a drum major also teaches you how to approach people, and say the right…

never felt like I knew him well. Little did I know, God was about to use my dreams of becoming a drummer to teach me more and bring me closer then I could ever imagine. At the age of thirteen I began to get more and more interested in playing the drums. I had prior experience playing in concert band so it wasn't that hard…

1.) The most important function of the drum major is to be a leader along with having a confident, professional attitude. It is important to be respected by both my peers and staff in order for the ensemble to function. One must have the ability to inspire, assist and teach while in command with a desire for the marching band to succeed. The drum major should have an exceptional understanding of time and rhythm and effectively understand marching in order to help other students. They must always…

having babies before they could finish high school. Many of the words of our “Drum Major” were turned into echoes from our past. Joshua: Mom… who was out “Drum Major? Patricia: Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King. Joshua: Oh… Is he still our “Drum Major”? Patricia: We will talk about that later, for now back to that warm summer day in 1978.I was wearing a pretty sundress with red flowers with blue birds and butterflies. After the evening meal, Brandon your father car pulls up in our front yard,…

reviewing the lesson, I have concluded that I think it is effective in teaching students about sound waves and the ear drum. The lesson provided a great opportunity for students to be involved in a hands-on experiment in which students make their own model of an ear drum. They have to work cooperatively with their peers and follow directions in order to make an accurate ear drum. Students responded very well throughout…

become an assistant drum major because I want to gain experience as well as expanding my leadership skills through the dedication and commitment I have. When I first joined marching band, I was a very quiet and timid individual, but as I got more used to the marching band program, I noticed that I had…

With a smile on his face and a twinkle in his eye, nothing can bring sixteen-year-old Beau Coats down. Despite having just moved from Twin Falls, Idaho, he is not worried one bit about being the new kid. Beau Coats, an eleventh grader, has high hopes for his future, and is not stressed about it. His dreams of becoming a hip hop artist and traveling with friends. He also aspires to have a strain of marijuana named after him. To achieve these dreams, Beau beatboxes, raps, and listens to a plethora…