打击乐器

The 菠菜网lol正规平台 音乐学院 offers a variety of performance experiences for aspiring musicians in the 打击乐器 field. 打击乐器 lessons concentrate on snare drum, keyboard 打击乐器, timpani, and multiple 打击乐器. Students may also take lessons in drum-set 打击乐器. 乐团 for 打击乐器ists include the 风合奏, 交响乐团, Symphony 管弦乐队, the 菠菜网lol正规平台 打击乐器 Ensemble, the Jazz 管弦乐队, African Drumming, Jazz Combos, and the Afro Latin Jazz Ensemble. These ensembles exhibit a high level of performance excellence and are coached and conducted by the actively performing 以及备受尊敬的教职员工. Students are provided with exposure to multiple styles of music in the performance of standard and contemporary large ensemble and chamber 文学. Students are encouraged to broaden their experiences in international 打击乐器 playing through ensemble participation.

• 音乐文学学士学位
• Bachelor of 音乐 in Performance
• Bachelor of 音乐 in 音乐教育
• 音乐艺术硕士学位
• 辅修音乐

Divesh Karamchandani
打击乐器 Area Coordinator; 打击乐器 Ensemble
divesh.karamchandani@ngskmc-eis.net

杰森·刘易斯
爵士乐的研究; Jazz Drumset; Jazz Combo
408-924-4660
杰森.lewis@ngskmc-eis.net
159亩

以下是 suggested audition repertoire 提供.

• 我可以接受私人课程吗?

  • Yes, all 打击乐器 students receive a weekly hour lesson. 

• Can I participate in marching band?

  • Yes, there are excellent opportunities for 打击乐器 majors to perform in the Spartan 军乐队, including performing in their outstanding drum line or in their pit 打击乐器. 所有的音乐 majors performing in the marching band receive an automatic scholarship and priority registration for their classes.

• How well do I need to play mallet instruments?

  • Mallet instruments are an important element in the 打击乐器 area. 教师工作 students at their ability level to move them ahead as mallet performers. 一些基本的 skill on mallet instruments is required for admission into the 打击乐器 program.

• Will I be able to play drum set?

  • There are many opportunities in the jazz studies area to perform on drum set. 而 classical performers will be in competition with jazz studies majors, many players regularly perform in both areas.

• 我能得到奖学金吗?

  • 有，请联系 Divesh Karamchandani to set up a scholarship audition. These on-campus auditions usually take place on three dates during the spring semester.

• What should I play for admissions into the 音乐学院 for a scholarship audition?

  • Students are encouraged to perform pieces on a variety of 打击乐器, including mallets, timpani, and snare drum. For specific audition recommendations, please see the Undergraduate 音乐 Handbook, which can be found on the School’s website.

• What type of equipment is available?

  • The School owns three sets of timpani, four marimbas (two of which are 5-octave), three xyloph一个s and vibraph一个s, celesta, and a very extensive collection of battery 打击乐器.

• Can I perform in the 打击乐器 Ensemble?

  • Yes, all 打击乐器 majors are required to be in the 打击乐器 ensemble as a part 他们的工作室经历. The 打击乐器 ensemble plays a wide variety of music ranging from traditional classical works to non-western music. 音乐风格范围 from traditional and avant-garde to jazz and popular influences compositions.

• Do I need to own my own sticks and mallets?

  • Yes, it is expected of all 打击乐器 to own a stick bag with several sets of timpani sticks and several sets of xyloph一个, marimba, and bell mallets.

• How important is it to start piano or keyboard studies?

  • It is very important to start to work on piano skills as early as possible. 所有的音乐 majors must enroll in 音乐 25A or 25B each semester until they have passed their 钢琴水平. Any work with keyboard instruments transfers and improves mallet 表现技巧.