Viking Drumline
The Viking Drumline is the most visible part of the RBHS music program. Bringing Viking spirit to football and basketball games throughout the year, members of drumline hold themselves to a high musical standard and are constantly improving their technique. Students in Advanced Percussion also occasionally support the bands by playing concert percussion parts at concerts and festivals.
About the Course
Course Description
Advanced Percussion Ensemble is a year-long advanced performing ensemble is open by audition only to advanced percussion students. This course is co-curricular with the Viking Drumline, and all students are expected to attend additional school sporting events, concerts, festivals, and performances outside of scheduled class time throughout the year. This course may be repeated for credit.
Students may receive CTE-equivalent credit for this advanced ensemble if they have fulfilled their Fine Arts credit requirements.
Course Outline
Official Course Title: Percussion Ensemble Advanced A/B
Credits: 1.0 per year (year-long course)
Prerequisites: Audition with director
Graduation Requirements Satisfied: Fine Arts or CTE-equivalent
Class Period: Period 3 (and weekly after-school rehearsals)
Method Book
A Fresh Approach to the Beginning Percussion Class, Book 2, Mark Wessels Publications
Students are expected to provide their own method books