what is the most important thing you need to Master get unto a Historically black drumeline/
some told me the 26th essential rudiments.
some told me hybird rudiments
few told me reading music
So is sight reading music more important or just as important as rudiments because I am trying to prepare myself for a HBCU drumeline so that i can make the line
College and high school bandheads can you give me some advice
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You can never go wrong with:
1. Reading music(you want to be sound both the marching and concert venues)
2. Rudiments(the basis for your cadences and parts played in the music)
3. Coordination
Maybe some of the accomplished percussionists(Frosty) can give you more insight since I am not a percussionist.
learn the basics.....
reading and your fundamentals (rudiments)
I believe all cadences are just rudiments mixed and matched (correct me if im wrong)
If you are a strong reader, then knowing and mastering the rudiments will take care of itself. As a percussionist, thats like killing two stones with one bird! (yes I said it like that Lol) Most college drumlines are picky on style and technique. Being able to look identical with everyone standing next to you. The musical and rudimentary dominance is already expected!
I would suggest that you practice out of various snare drum solo books packed with rudiments and exercises, and look at videos of the schools you want to attend, and imitate that style as close as possible until you actually reach that 1st day of band camp.,,
Also be able to play more than marching band instruments...
Tympani, xylophone, bongos, etc. Band directors love that ish (especialy if you're looking for a scholarship).
In the most simplest words I can think of....
The more you know, the more your paid
Learn the 40 basic rudiments (not just 13 or 26)....learn scales and timpani....i've tried out plenty of people at JSU and when it comes to scales, that is where some students tend to fail. I usually call out the basic Bb, Eb & F...but i'll throw D, E & A scales. Or i'll switch it up and say play the scale with one sharp...one with 4 flats...
keep sight reading....the only way to master is it to practice it. Pick up a piece of music, play it then find another piece and play that.
Hybrid rudiments are cool, but I don't usually call those out unless you say you can play them. But when it comes time for band camp, the players who can play those hybrids tend to make it past band camp. But that all depends if you can also pick up the style of the drumline. In college lines, style is the most important thing. How can a drumline look like a collegiate drumline when you have people playing two or more different styles? It's suppose to be mirror images....but i'm getn off subject *lol*
Anyways, tryout when u feel you're ready but don't wait too long...money is first come first served. So don't tryout in May or June and expect a big scholarship.
And I can tell you this, if JSU is on your list, you have to tryout on an individual basis sometime in the next few months. If you are fine, you will be sent an invite to the 1-day Drum Camp in July. You will then have to learn how WT plays and the basic warmups/marches....if you make it past that day, you'll receive your scholarship and an invite to go to regular band camp in August.
but I graduate in 2012 so if where to audition for them when would i?
Are any HBCU band if i want a scholarship?
FrostyNacho said:
Speak to different BDs (band directors) and/or percussion instructors at the schools that your son wants to go to. Ask them what the process is, have him speak with them himself, if possible, let him sit in on a practice and see how that particular band plays.
just some ideas...
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