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Drumline 101

Success Zone / Ferguson -
2025 Fall

Drumline is an exciting course within the world of marching percussion where marching snares, tenors, and basses are the focus! This is a performance class where students learn the value of teamwork, rhythm, and count. All equipment will be provided during class.

Week Skills Lesson/Activity
1 Counting and Constructing a Beat Students will learn the principals of counting and construct a beat that incorporates the hi-hats, snare drum, and bass drum.
2 Holding Drum Sticks Students will learn how to hold drum sticks properly and start playing on drum pads.
3 Playing Snare Drums and Drum Set Posture Students will learn the proper posture when playing the drums.
4 Counting Students will learn about counting and playing at the same time.
5 Singles and Doubles Students will learn singles and doubles and practice with a metronome.
6 Song Selection, Singles and Doubles (continuation) Students will select a song and practice the beats.
7 Practice for Recital, Singles and Doubles (continuation) Students will continue to practice for their recital performance.
8 Practice for Recital, Singles and Doubles (continuation) Students will continue to practice for their recital performance.
9 Practice for Recital Students will continue to practice for their recital performance.
10 Recital Day Parents will be invited to the last class to see their child’s performance.
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Map/Locations
Locations
Ferguson Elementary
1300 Heritage Park Dr
Missouri City, TX 77459
SZ-AFES-2

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Ferguson Elementary
Mondays, Sep 15 - Dec 8
3:45 - 4:45 PM

  No Class Oct 13, Oct 20 & Nov 24

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Grades   2nd - 5th
$ 255.00
for 10 weeks