This track is designed to take both battery AND front ensemble students through the fundamentals and advanced techniques of each instrument. ALL skill levels are encouraged to attend! The track is also designed to introduce all aspects of a successful marching percussion section, including drum tuning and instrument maintenance.
The clinicians for the
Percussion Track are:
Jonathan Duke
Percussion Instructor
Dorman High School - Roebuck, SC
Jonathan is currently the percussion instructor at Dorman High School. Under his direction, the indoor ensemble at Dorman has won the SCBDA State Open Class Indoor Championships every time they've attended, won numerous WGI Percussion Regionals, made WGI World Championships finals three times, and been the CIPA Open Class Champions every year since 2006.
Before moving to South Carolina, Jonathan lived in Chattanooga, Tennessee, where he was founder and director of 3-time WGI medalist Velocity Percussion Ensemble, and taught Dalton High School, Soddy-Daisy High School, and the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga's marching percussion ensembles. Jonathan has also taught and written for numerous other ensembles, including Spirit Of Atlanta drum and bugle corps, Magic Of Orlando drum and bugle corps, Scenic City drum and bugle corps, West Georgia College, as well as numerous Georgia, Tennessee, North, and South Carolina high school bands.
Jon Henson
Assistant Director of Athletic Bands
Western Carolina University - Cullowhee, NC
Jon Henson is the Assistant Director of Athletic Bands at Western Carolina University. Some of his primary duties are to instruct and arrange for the rhythm section, or "Soul Train", and the Front Ensemble of the "Pride of the Mountains" Marching Band. Some of Jon's other duties include the management of all aspects of the "Pride of the Mountains" electronics as well as developing media for the band program. He also works with two "Cathouse Bands".
While an assistant director with the "Pride of the Mountains", the band has performed exhibitions at several Bands of America Regionals including two Grand National Championship appearances. The marching band has also performed their halftime production at a Carolina Panthers football game. The band also marched 400+ in the 2011 Tournament of Roses Parade.
As a part of the
Percussion Track
, you will also participate in a masterclass and attend a concert performed by our
Artist in Residence
Rhythm and Brass
Do not miss this opportunity to gain invaluable knowledge from this stellar lineup of clinicians!
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