Tenor Drumming Workshop

Tenor Drumming Workshop Overview

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• Rhythmic phrasing for the MSR
• Rhythmic phrasing for light music: hornpipes – jigs round reels
• Interpreting compound time signatures: 6/8 9/8 12/8
• Flourishing techniques, beginning through advanced
• Applying flourishing techniques across the time signature spectrum
• Applying flourishing to the melodic structure
• Mallet control and hand independence
• Roll development
• Visual meter and creating scores
• The tenor section and ensemble considerations
• Effective solo techniques
• Getting the best tone from your drum
• Care and maintenance

GENERAL WORKSHOP OVERVIEW:

Five workshop master class sessions over two days, January 18 & 19, 2025
Free admission to the Saturday night Pipes & Drums Concert, January 18, 2025

Free workshop T-shirt

Free admission to Winter Steam, the after-concert party. Souvenir pint glass is $30- enjoy unlimited refills. All are welcome, but must be 21 to consume alcohol. No exceptions.

Vendor booths and Manufacturer Representatives on-site. Talk with the experts. Check out the latest piping and drumming gear. Special Offers on-site.

Special rates at the Winter Storm hotels

Early registration is $220 if paid by December 31.
Online or onsite Registration paid after December 31 is $240.

The Winter Storm Workshop, Competitions, Concert, and Winter Steam Party will take place on the Winter Storm Campus.

See Event Schedule for Maps, Floor Plans, Times, Locations, Class Schedule, Downloadable Class Materials, etc.

What is more, the Winter Storm Competitions, to be held on Thursday and Friday have tremendous appeal to enthusiasts who enjoy the excitement of world-class piping and drumming contests, and are an excellent learning opportunity for students. The acclaimed Winter Storm Amateur and Professional piping and drumming contests attract many of the finest players in North America and the World. The contests will be held at the Winter Storm Hotel Complex. Spectator Tickets may be purchased on-line or at the door.

Upon arrival you’ll receive a packet containing a free Winter Storm Workshop T-shirt and name badge.

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