Percussion Ensemble:
The Patuxent High School Percussion Ensemble is open to any student in grades 9-12 with any level of experience and ability playing percussion. Rehearsals occur every day during the school year. The ensemble performs two concert annually with possible additional performances for special events and community involvement. Students will gain an understanding of percussion techniques as well as building individual and ensemble skills. The repertoire performed will expose students to to a wide variety of musical types, styles and examples of quality ensemble music. All pieces will have goals aimed at teaching/learning core objectives and entertaining. Students will be given the opportunity to perform in both large and small ensemble settings.
Important Dates:
District Solo & Ensemble Application Due: Wednesday, January 15th
District Solo & Ensemble Festival: Saturday, February 15th @ Calvert MS (Optional)
District Assessment Dress Rehearsal: Thursday, February 20th, Lunch & 6th pd.
District XII Assessment: Wednesday, February 26th @ CHS, Time TBA
Mulch Sale: Saturday, April 4th 7:30am-1:00pm
Spring Concert Dress Rehearsal: Tuesday, April 21st, Lunch & 6th pd.
Spring Concert: Thursday, April 23rd, Report 6pm (Concert 7pm)
State Solo & Ensemble Festival: Saturday, May 16th @ Towson University (Optional)
Graduation: Wednesday, June 3rd
District Solo & Ensemble Festival: Saturday, February 15th @ Calvert MS (Optional)
District Assessment Dress Rehearsal: Thursday, February 20th, Lunch & 6th pd.
District XII Assessment: Wednesday, February 26th @ CHS, Time TBA
Mulch Sale: Saturday, April 4th 7:30am-1:00pm
Spring Concert Dress Rehearsal: Tuesday, April 21st, Lunch & 6th pd.
Spring Concert: Thursday, April 23rd, Report 6pm (Concert 7pm)
State Solo & Ensemble Festival: Saturday, May 16th @ Towson University (Optional)
Graduation: Wednesday, June 3rd