Cannon Music Camp

Percussion

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Snare Drum

  • Four or more rudiments from EACH of the rhythm groupings on the PAS International Snare Drum Rudiments list: The single-strokes, double-stroke rolls, diddles, flams, and drags.
  • A short rudimental style etude or excerpt from a longer solo PLUS a short classical style etude or excerpt from a longer solo.
  • Be prepared to sight-read at CMC Ensemble Placement Audition.


Mallets (Xylophone/Marimba/Vibraphone)

  • Four or more major and minor scales (either natural, harmonic, melodic) two octaves with two-octave arpeggios in BOTH flat and sharp key signatures.
  • A short two-mallet (or four-mallet) etude or solo with or without accompaniment.
  • Be prepared to sight-read at CMC Ensemble Placement Audition.


Timpani

  • A short etude or solo, which involves ALL four timpani and includes tuning changes.


Drum Set

  • Briefly demonstrate as many styles (swing, jazz, Latin, rock, etc.) as possible.
  • "Trade fours" with yourself, i.e., alternate four measures of time in a given style with four measures of solo.
  • Be prepared to sight-read at CMC Ensemble Placement Audition.