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 our Winter Drumline group, the Vanguard Percussion Ensemble, and are expected to attend two or more after school rehearsals per week. All students must enroll in the Marching Band (Course P780 - PE or M771 - No PE) and Band Drum Line (Course M772) to participate.
Membership carries the following responsibilities:
Attendance at all rehearsals, sectionals, clinics, and performances
Attendance at rehearsals during the summer
Satisfactory performance of the materials assigned for performance
Maintain academic eligibility
Abide by all El Modena Instrumental Music and Performing Arts Program Handbook policies
WINTER DRUMLINE
Winter Drumline is an audition-only ensemble consisting of marching percussion (battery) and a front ensemble (pit). The group rehearses outside of the regular school day. The El Modena High School Winter Drumline competes throughout Southern California during second semester. All students must enroll in the Marching Band (Course P780 - PE or M771 - No PE) and Band Drum Line (Course M772) to be eligible for Winter Drumline.
