Posted by Ian Dobson on February 11, 2009 at 9:55pm
Ninan A sent me a youtube video that had a particular technique on it for playing double strokes. It seemed similar to the basic snare group technique. However, in reality it is a much more advanced technique. Very experienced percussion teachers like myself agree that there is a particular sequence of techniques to learn and master that will lead to the best technique. Each technique builds upon the last one. It is great to check out youtube videos on line, but try not to get ahead of yourself. You will benefit much more by making sure you master the skills in the order that I have set them up.
Gotta walk before you run!
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Posted by Ian Dobson on February 11, 2009 at 4:48pm
Both the upper class percussion ensemble and the 9th grade percussion ensemble did great at the Solo Ensemble Competition. Ceremonium earned a 1 and Dynamo earned a 1-. Solo entries did well also.
Great Job Interlake Percussion!
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Posted by Ian Dobson on February 3, 2009 at 3:51pm
Here are the Expedition Points standings right now:
Student Name Expedition Points
Sean L 0
Patrick N 0
Jessica A 0
Alister L 5
David H 5
Shri N 5
Ninan A 9
The winner will be announced at the end of this week. There's still time to catch Ninan!
For guidance on how to get through the first 2 groups, talk to Ninan! He is an official guide for the expedition groups Snare Basics and Snare #2.
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Posted by Ian Dobson on January 19, 2009 at 12:30pm
Dateline-January 19th, 2009
Ninan A took the lead today in medals with his masterful performance of the platinum level of the single stroke four rudiment.
More competition details to be explained later in the week.
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