Courses
Advanced Afro-Cuban Rhythms and Percussion
Continuation of ILPH-357 and ILPH-359. Development of more advanced techniques and concepts through deeper examination of evolution and derivations of the rhythmic styles.
Brazilian Rhythms and Percussion
A lab focusing on rhythmic techniques and song styles of Brazilian music and their related percussion instruments.
Afro-Caribbean Rhythms and Percussion
A lab for percussion department principals focusing on rhythmic techniques and song styles from Cuba, Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic and their related percussion instruments.
Bata Rhythms/Afro-Cuban Ceremonial Drumming Lab
Study of various techniques and tribal styles of American Indian drumming using traditional songs as the repertoire for learning.
Native American Drumming Lab
Study of various techniques and tribal styles of American Indian drumming using traditional songs as the repertoire for learning.
Drumming Styles of Ghana
An intensive study of West African drumming styles from the Ewe, Ga, and Dagbamba people of Ghana, West Africa.
Afro-Caribbean Rhythms and Percussion for Nonpercussionists
Rhythms, song styles, and percussion instruments of Cuba and other Afro-Caribbean regions.
Advanced Jazz Drumming
This lab emphasizes post-bop and modern jazz techniques.
Caribbean Rhythms for Drum Set
Building on the foundation of ILPD-373, this lab will develop integrated applications of Caribbean percussion concepts for the drum set.
Afro-Cuban/Brazilian Rhythms for Drum Set
Intended for students who have completed ILPH-371, this course will develop integrated applications of all Latin percussion concepts for the drum set.
Double Bass Drum Studies
This lab explores the application of two bass drums (and double pedal) in the rock, jazz/rock, and funk/fusion styles.
New Orleans Drumming
A study and analysis of New Orleans drumming styles, from street beats to funk and jazz.
South American Rhythms for the Drum Set
This course develops integrated applications of all South American percussion concepts for the drum set.
African Rhythms for Drum Set
This course is a practical application of traditional African rhythms and their application to drum set performance and their use in contemporary Afro-pop music.
Alternative Setups for Drum Set and Percussion
Solutions to practical and logistical problems confronting the contemporary percussionist/drummer.
Fusion Repertoire Development and Application
This course will enhance the learning and playing of standard repertoire for the drum set in various fusion styles. Numerous songs will be analyzed, studied, and memorized.
Contemporary Electronic Percussion
A comprehensive course on functioning in today's music world with the latest electronic instruments in modern percussion.
Advanced Brush Lab
Building on ILPD-217, this course offers students the opportunity to improve basic skills. Studies include ballad and swing patterns, odd meters, Latin, solo, and ensemble playing.
Global Sight-Reading and Advanced Rhythmic Solfege
This performance-oriented lab draws on a global selection of musical genres including Indian, Middle Eastern, Latin American, Balkan, and African traditions, and utilizes them as structural models
Country Drumming Styles
A performance-based historical survey of country and western drumming styles up to the present day.