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Battery Music, Schedule, and Supplemental Resources


Battery Workshop Schedule:
AUDITION
Thursday, April 21, 2022 @ 4:00 PM

OPTIONAL MOCK AUDITION
Monday, April 18, 2022 @ 4:00 PM

BATTERY WORKSHOPS
Monday, March 21 @ 3:30-4:30
Thursday, March 24 @ 3:30-4:30
Monday, March 28 @ 3:30-4:30
Thursday, March 31 @ 3:30-4:30
Monday, April 4 @ 3:30-4:30
Thursday, April 7 @ 3:30-4:30
Monday, April 11 @ 3:30-4:30

Download the exercises (audition material)
2022-'23 Music Bank
Snares
File Size: 567 kb
File Type: pdf
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Tenors
File Size: 636 kb
File Type: pdf
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Bass Drums
File Size: 600 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File

Keyboard Exercises
File Size: 986 kb
File Type: pdf
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Track your medal progress:
Picture
Medal Checklist - for printing
File Size: 88 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File

Additional Resources - Challenge Yourself!
40 Essential Rudiments - Rudiments are the fundamental building blocks battery percussionists combine to create music. And while practicing, remember what Scott Johnson says: "If we're not having fun, we're doing it wrong!" Find engaging ways to practice and learn your rudiments; use them to compose your own short licks and see how fast and cleanly you can play them!

Ninja Drummist Hybrids - 40 rudiments not enough? Learn some hybrids with this incredibly comprehensive collection at Ninja Drummist. You're sure to stay entertained with their countless daily and trending hybrid rudiments

Vic Licks - ...or Rudimental Rams is a collection of very accomplished players giving us some super tasty short licks. Don't worry if you're not able to play them at full speed; playing at a tempo you feel comfortable is sure to help you grow as a percussionist!

Lot Hype is a site that compiles various transcriptions of DCI and WGI show features, solos, and performances. This is a great place to see the building blocks in action!

Mr. Jones has a YouTube channel! Get the same info he teaches straight from the horse's mouth
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