Percussion Workshop


	Percussion Workshop Sponsored by Friends of the Visual & Performing Arts


	For Youth in Grades 5-12 & Adults


	Focusing on Drum Set Techniques & Percussion Instruments in the Concert Band


	Saturday, April 12, 2003, 9:00-1:00 p.m. Broadalbin-Perth High School


	Featuring Mike Bruce & Scott Stacey

Schedule

9:00 a.m. Registration & Welcome
Refreshments

9:30 a.m. Workshop I
Percussion in Concert Band

10:45 a.m. Panel Discussion/Q & A

11:15 a.m. Break

11:30 a.m. Workshop II
The Drum Set

12:45 p.m. Depart

About the Instructors:

Mike Bruce studied under the late Chuck Thompson. His B. S. Degree in Elementary Education has helped him shape his approach to teaching drums for the past 9 years. Michael has professionally performed in recording studios, for musical theatre and in numerous live situations. He currently performs with The VeLMAs and the John Savage Band. "I have created a drum clinic that I call 'A Conversation,' through which I verbally and musically talk to people."

Scott Stacey is an educator of music and percussion, serving as an Adjunct Faculty member at Williams College and Schenectady County Community College, teaching percussion and directing the Percussion Ensembles. He performs as a percussionist with the Albany Symphony Orchestra and is principal percussionist for the Berkshire Symphony Orchestra. Scott is an active chamber musician having appeared with the Adirondack Percussion Ensemble, Associated Solo Artists, Capitol Chamber Artists, St. Cecilia Chamber Orchestra. He has performed on the recordings of the Albany Symphony Orchestra, and on the CD release of Poem.


	Registration Form $7.00 general public; Special rates for school bands available; Return with payment by April 4 to: Friends of the Visual & Performing Arts P.O. Box 502 Fultonville, NY 12072 Name ____________________________ Address ___________________________ ___________________________________ Phone __________________ Email ___________________ Youth Yes ____ Grade _____ Adult Yes ____