Percussion

Percussion Ensemble

Percussion Ensemble offers students a well-rounded approach to learning percussion instruments in order to develop general musicianship. Students further their percussion technique and skills, playing a variety of percussion instruments including mallets, pitched and non-pitched percussion, and auxiliary instruments. During first semester, the class focuses on the marching band field show. During second semester, students are auditioned and assigned to perform with either the Concert Band or Wind Ensemble and have one after school rehearsal per week. All students must enroll in the Marching Band (Course #1720) to participate.

Membership carries the following responsibilities:

  1. Attendance at all rehearsals, sectionals, clinics, and performances

  2. Attendance at rehearsals during the summer

  3. Satisfactory performance of the materials assigned for performance

  4. Maintain academic eligibility

  5. Abide by all Gahr Instrumental Music Program Handbook policies

INDOOR PERCUSSION

Indoor Percussion is an audition-only ensemble consisting of marching percussion (battery) and a front ensemble (pit). The group rehearses outside of the regular school day. Gahr High School Indoor Percussion competes throughout Southern California during second semester, culminating in SCPA Championships. Students must be enrolled in the Marching Band (Course #1720) and a concert ensemble to be eligible for Indoor Percussion.