What to do when you have eight drummers in a beginner band!

This Article for music teachers about how band directors can make percussion more enjoyable and fun in a beginner band.

Dealing with the percussion section can be the biggest challenge for a band director, particularly in the elementary band situation. It can be very tough to get them all engaged and enjoying the rehearsals, particulary if the director themselves is not a percussion specialist.

Don’t let them be “drummers” only - be “percussionists” instead

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