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Percussion Ensemble

The percussion ensemble is under the direction of Mr. Andrew Leib. Currently the percussion students meet everyday during 1st block. Because of the specialized nature of the percussion instruments, students in the percussion class are able to focus on developing fundamentals and techniques that would normally not get covered in a full band class with mixed instrumentation. This setup allows the students to get "in depth" exposure to the wide ranging techniques required to be a "well-round" percussionists. Mr. Leib's students regularly participate in honors auditions and frequently are selected to perform with ensembles such as; All-County Band, All-County Orchestra and All-District Band. 

In 2014, the Ragsdale percussion ensemble performed the first Annual "Evening of Percussion Concert" feature the percussion students of Ragsdale High School and Jamestown Middle School. The concert was a first for both programs and will be expanded in coming years.

Evening of Percussion Programs

evening_of_percussion_concert_program_2014.pdf
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Percussion Class Documents 

Syllabus Spring 2015.pdf
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Barriers.pdf
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Percussion Barrier Rubric.pdf
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Fall Semester Ragtime Recital

Project guidelines and rubrics will be posted here:

​Click here for the Note Flight template

Reference Recordings:

Percussion Ensemble 2015-16
Christmas Gig
Alarm
Detour
Stormbreak
Re:Disaster
Power Struggle
Reverie
Thank You

Concert Band Fall 2015
Abracadabra
Dawn of a New Day

Wind Ensemble Fall 2015
Cajun Folk Songs II

Mallet Solo Performances:
Green Run - Mark Ford
Kain - Mark Ford
Montecristo - Mark Ford
Wellington - Mark Ford
Azalea - Mark Ford
Teardrops - Mitchell Peters
Yellow After The Rain - Peters
Sea Refractions - Peters
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Useful links:

PAS/PASIC (Percussion Arts Society)
Speed Note Reading Tutor
WGI - Winter Guard International 
DCI - Drum Corps International
Innovative Percussion 
Barrier Google Form
DPG Rubric

Mallet Technique:

P.M. - Two Mallet Double Stops
Bones - Two Mallet Double Stops
Check Patters for Marimba
Green Scales
Basic 8's

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Four Mallet Video Lessons

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