Percussion: 2024 program information
Session dates: May 28 - June 1
Cost: $350 (includes lunch daily)
Audition Requirement: Audition not required
Age range: Current 5th through 12th grades
Under the guidance of Dr. Tommy Dobbs, OCU's Assistant Professor of Percussion, and Dr. Jamie Whitmarsh, Adjunct Instructor of Percussion, students will combine traditional technique and modern styles to reflect today's musical needs.
Students will learn techniques for all percussion instruments and participate in percussion ensemble rehearsals and performances. Whether you are in marching band, symphonic band or your school's orchestra, you will gain many valuable skills at this pre-college intensive program.
Daily instruction will include:
- Technique classes
- Practice and Audition Techniques
- Private and Small Group Lessons
- Keyboard Reading
- CODA Music
- Improvisation
OCU Summer Music is pleased to offer a $50 scholarship to students selected to participate in their state's honor orchestra (All-State). Documented proof of participation/award required. We are also pleased to offer the OCU Summer Music Program Youth Orchestra/Symphony Scholarship ($50) to students who are current members of a certified youth orchestra or symphony.
Please enter Code ORCHESTRA50 on the application form when submitting.
