The Northwest's Premier HANDS-ON Percussion Experience!

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3rd Annual Northwest Percussion Project
WHEN?  March 8, 2008 from 8:45 am to 5:00 pm (Doors open at 8:00)
WHERE?

Pullman High School in Pullman, WA.

WHO ARE THE CLINICIANS?
  • Daniel Bukvich - Professor of Percussion, University of Idaho
  • David Jarvis - Professor of Percussion, Washington State University
  • Quentin DeWitt - Percussion Educator, Artist and Clinician
  • Benjamin Morrow - Freelance Percussionist, Seattle WA
  • Jesse Schattin - Music Educator, Boise ID
  • Kristen McMullin - Graduate Assistant, University of Idaho
  • Casey Miller - Audio Mastering, Mixing and Recording
  • Jake Burton - Freelance Drummer, Pullman WA
  • Brent Edwards - Drumline Instructor, Cougar Marching Band
  • More clinicians are being added all the time, so check back often!
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE AND WHY WOULD THEY WANT TO?

No prior percussion experience needed!

Any student in 5th grade or older, music teachers, parents or anyone else interested in percussion are all welcome to come and take part in this fantastic opportunity.

If you are just starting in percussion and want to get a lead on your classmates or you are a more experienced player looking to pick up a few tips, then this event is for you! There is nowhere else where you can get this quality of completely hands-on percussion experience in a one-day event.
WHAT WORKSHOPS ARE OFFERED?
  • Stick Technique
  • Mallet Keyboard Percussion (Marimba, Vibes & Xylo)
  • Hand Percussion Jam (Congas, Bongos, Shakers, Etc.)
  • Concert Band Percussion
  • Timpani
  • Rhythm Skills
  • Drumset Styles
  • NEW! Jazz Vibes
  • NEW! Drumline Marching Percussion
  • NEW! Drum Tuning, Maintenance and Set-up
  • NEW! Special FREE Teacher/Parent Session, "How to Help Your Young Percussionist Succeed "
  • NEW! High School Percussion Ensemble
  • NEW! Middle School Percussion Ensemble
  • NEW! Elementary Percussion Ensemble
  • Stay tuned, more sessions are in the works!
WHAT IS THE COST AND WHAT IS INCLUDED?

The registration fee is $40 (if postmarked on or before February 22, 2008). On-site registration (after 2/22/08) is available for $50.

The registration fee includes an NWPP T-Shirt, NWPP Drumsticks, NWPP Workbook, Lunch and access to all workshop sessions!

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.
ARE THERE SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE?

There are need-based scholarships available for participants. Contact us to receive more information about scholarships.

If you would like to contribute to the scholarship fund, please contact us.