SKU: GI.G-10777

ISBN 9781574635584.

The contributing authors of this publication are internationally recognized as percussion artists and pedagogues. They share their own thoughts and strategies to help the reader deliver more engaging rehearsals and performances that focus on the percussion ensemble. The authors’ inspiring stories will help each reader lead their own ensembles to higher degrees of understanding and musical accomplishment. The percussion ensemble is in many ways at the heart of my curriculum. —Michael Burritt     Eastman School of Music My hope is that the hours spent in rehearsal serve the whole person and all of their music making experiences, regardless of the marching or concert setting. —Julie Davila     Middle Tennessee State University The percussion experience is so unique in its combination of precision, expression, and uniformity. —Thom Hannum     University of Massachusetts Amherst     DCI Hall of Fame As I’ve gained more experience as an ensemble director, I realize I spend considerable time on the mental game of excellence. —Colin McNutt     Boston Crusaders Drum and Bugle Corps In addition to learning great music, Percussion Ensemble is an important laboratory for the essential musical skills of accountability, leadership, and teamwork. —Doug Perkins     University of Michigan I find any percussion ensemble to be a great vehicle to teach some fundamental concepts and principles of music. —Paul Rennick     University of North Texas     Santa Clara Vanguard, DCI Hall of Fame Rehearsals should be focused, efficient, and (most importantly) fun. —David Skidmore     Third Coast Percussion Utilizing the percussion ensemble to teach technique and musicianship is a great approach for any program—and the music is amazing! —Brian A. West     Texas Christian University Music is my conduit to develop the individual, and percussion ensemble allows me to develop musical and personal growth in a group setting. —Eric Willie     University of North Carolina Greensboro This book will provide valuable insights for musical directions, stylistic interpretations, rehearsal technique, color blending, programming, and much more! —She-e Wu     Northwestern University.