The Northwest Percussion Project is the Premiere Hands-on Percussion Experience!

The Northwest's Premier HANDS-ON Percussion Experience!

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The first annual Northwest Percussion Project was held on March 11th, 2006 at Pullman High School and saw a total of 130 participants!
Thank you to our sponsors and everyone who helped make it a great first event! Check out the articles in Percussion News, Pearl's Newsletter, Vic Firth's Newsletter, Modern Drummer (July 2006, p. 172) and in Drum Business (May/June 2006, p. 6).	48 5th & 6th Graders	5 Session Presenters
	35 7th & 8th Graders	14 Volunteers
	14 9th through 12th Graders	2 Photographers
	9 Teachers	3 Company Representatives

2006 Northwest Percussion Project Finale Performance

The Northwest Percussion Project is an annual one-day HANDS-ON experience for students in 5^th grade through high school and their teachers. This is an opportunity for percussionists of all levels to come together and learn about essential percussion techniques and skills from some of the area's finest instructors in a fun and exclusively HANDS-ON environment. Read on to learn more about this great opportunity!

2006 Event Details
WHEN?	March 11th, 2006 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
WHERE?	Pullman High School in Pullman, WA.
WHO WILL LEAD THE WORKSHOP SESSIONS?	Daniel Bukvich - Professor of Percussion at the University of Idaho David Jarvis - Professor of Percussion at Washington State University Spencer Martin - Director of Percussion Studies at Whitman College Quentin DeWitt - Percussion Educator, Artist and Clinician
WHAT ARE THE SESSION TOPICS?	Technique Don't be Scared of Mallet Percussion! Timpani Workshop Concert Band Percussion Drumset Styles Hand Percussion Drum Tensioning Percussion Solo & Ensemble Literature Massed Percussion Ensemble Click here to see the Schedule of Events
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?	Any student in grades 5 through 12 and music teachers are welcome to come and take part in this fantastic opportunity!
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?	The registration fee is $23 (if postmarked on or before March 1st, 2006). On-site registration is available for $30. This fee includes a session workbook, a pair of Vic Firth sticks, lunch and a T-shirt. T-shirts, sticks and workbooks are subject to availability for on-site registrants. It is recommended that on-site registrants bring their own sticks in case there is a shortage.
This event is generously sponsored in part by: Adams Musical Instruments Pearl Musical Instruments Aquarian Drumheads & Accessories Sabian Cymbals & Accessories Vic Firth, Inc. DrumDial, Inc. Keeney Bros. Music Centers, Inc. University of Idaho Lionel Hampton School of Music Washington State University School of Music & Theatre Arts

2006 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Time	5th & 6th Grade*	7th & 8th Grade*	9th through 12th Grade*
8:15 a.m.	Check-in & On-site Registration Begins
9:00 a.m.	Welcome & Introductions
9:10 a.m.	Technique	Don't be scared of Mallet Percussion!	Timpani Workshop
9:40 a.m.	Don't be scared of Mallet Percussion!	Timpani Workshop	Technique
10:10 a.m.	Timpani Workshop	Technique	Don't be scared of Mallet Percussion!
10:40 a.m.	Drum Tensioning
11:30 a.m.	Lunch and Percussion Solos & Ensemble Literature
12:15 a.m.	Hand Percussion	Drumset Styles	Concert Band Percussion Workshop
1:05 p.m.	Drumset Styles	Concert Band Percussion Workshop	Hand Percussion
1:55 p.m.	Concert Band Percussion Workshop	Hand Percussion	Drumset Styles
2:45 p.m.	Short Break to set up the Massed Percussion Ensemble instruments
3:00 p.m.	Massed Percussion Ensemble
3:50 p.m.	Raffle for Door Prizes and the Event Closes