High School Drum Line part 2
May 19th 2008 02:12
Hey guys, heres part 2 to the High School Drum Line series. Before we get into some of the more technical details of section leaders in a a drum line....Harry recently asked me if it being in a marching band is good for aspiring professional musicians. I would have to say absolutely yes. Atleast for your true professional, as in someone who has an instrument mastered, possibly having a degree in their particular class. Although, the same goes for famous professional musicians such as Travis Barker who was in marching band for 4 years in highschool. Here's why. Marching band is unike any other genre in that it applies fundamentals in every aspect, especially for percussion. The marching season lays a foundation and builds upon that foundation every year from the beginning. So, no matter how experienced you may believe you are you are being forced to take it all back to basics which is a hard habit to force, especially for younger musicians. But if this concept is applied early enough, it can guarantee you or your child's ability to perform at a professional level. Plus, I'm sure they'll enjoy marching band much more as oppossed to the dreaded piano lessons (not putting off piano which is equally essential for theory) This goes for all sections, not just percussion. Now, back to the line.
This article will go int o detail the roles of a section leader with as minimal reading as possible. Should'nt be too hard, I hope. To make things easier I'll make a list, and if questions arise I'll answer you privately so you can make more for less effort.
Playing Traits-these are technicalities directors will look for, as a player
1.Playing ability (rudiments, technique)
2.Marching (basic roll step and formations, etc)
3.Playing while marching
4.Performance (Does it look like you know what you're doing)
Leaderships Traits-these are values directors will look for, in a leader
1.Confidence in one's self
2.Light-mannered (Don't become frustrated at self or others)
3.Respectful
4.Lead by example (Word to the wise, idiots beget idiots)
5.Be able to confidently help other members
Personal Traits-these are what the directors will for, as a person
1.Desire to be section leader (needless to say)
2.Desire to perform at an exceptional level
3.Willing to learn
4.First on/last off the field(dedication attracts directors like flies to diapers....)
Knowledge Application Traits-these are technicalities directors will look for, as a maintenance member
1.Proper tuning (circular, not bolt to bolt)
2.Replacing heads
3.Storing/taking out instruments and/or sticks/mallets
4.Small parts replacement
5.Harness set-up/drum elevation
6.CLEANING THE DRUMS/STICKS
Responsibilty Traits-these are skills directors will look for, as an organizer
1.Knows where all music is for all members (stands tunes, cadences, etc)
2.Has music seperated by part and by member (snare 1-2, bass 1-4, etc)
3.Knows where all equipment is/equipment is ready at a moment's notice
Musicianship Traits-these are tools directors will look for, as all-around musicians
1.Be able to play the music for all parts and instruments with grace (not memorized)
2.Hear wrong notes/rythyms and identify them in (there are tools for this later)
3.Understand fundamentals/rudiments and apply them
Well, that's about it for being a section leader in a high school drumline, though it can be applied to other sections just as well. Part 3 will be instrument specific to snare drum and all of the terms and components that go with it. Happy drumming.
This article will go int o detail the roles of a section leader with as minimal reading as possible. Should'nt be too hard, I hope. To make things easier I'll make a list, and if questions arise I'll answer you privately so you can make more for less effort.
Playing Traits-these are technicalities directors will look for, as a player
1.Playing ability (rudiments, technique)
2.Marching (basic roll step and formations, etc)
3.Playing while marching
4.Performance (Does it look like you know what you're doing)
Leaderships Traits-these are values directors will look for, in a leader
1.Confidence in one's self
2.Light-mannered (Don't become frustrated at self or others)
3.Respectful
4.Lead by example (Word to the wise, idiots beget idiots)
5.Be able to confidently help other members
Personal Traits-these are what the directors will for, as a person
1.Desire to be section leader (needless to say)
2.Desire to perform at an exceptional level
3.Willing to learn
4.First on/last off the field(dedication attracts directors like flies to diapers....)
Knowledge Application Traits-these are technicalities directors will look for, as a maintenance member
1.Proper tuning (circular, not bolt to bolt)
2.Replacing heads
3.Storing/taking out instruments and/or sticks/mallets
4.Small parts replacement
5.Harness set-up/drum elevation
6.CLEANING THE DRUMS/STICKS
Responsibilty Traits-these are skills directors will look for, as an organizer
1.Knows where all music is for all members (stands tunes, cadences, etc)
2.Has music seperated by part and by member (snare 1-2, bass 1-4, etc)
3.Knows where all equipment is/equipment is ready at a moment's notice
Musicianship Traits-these are tools directors will look for, as all-around musicians
1.Be able to play the music for all parts and instruments with grace (not memorized)
2.Hear wrong notes/rythyms and identify them in (there are tools for this later)
3.Understand fundamentals/rudiments and apply them
Well, that's about it for being a section leader in a high school drumline, though it can be applied to other sections just as well. Part 3 will be instrument specific to snare drum and all of the terms and components that go with it. Happy drumming.
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