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The percussion program at VISIBLE SCHOOL is designed to prepare the modern drummer for a career in the music industry by focusing on drum set and other percussion elements found in popular music. The program is centered upon the essential, artistic skills needed by today’s professional drummer: groove, time keeping, chart reading, studio recording, stylistic training, drum rudiments, ethnic percussion, and most importantly – musicianship.  Come expecting to be challenged and ready to grow in your gifts as a drummer and percussionist.


Drum Students Travel to Percussion Convention Print E-mail
Written by Dave Kropf   
Thursday, 20 November 2008

The VISIBLE SCHOOL drum students took their annual trip to the Percussive Arts Society International Convention earlier in November.  From the 5th to the 9th, the students immersed themselves in drum clinics, showcases, exhibits, and concerts

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4th Annual Drumathon Print E-mail
Written by Dave Kropf   
Thursday, 25 September 2008
The VISIBLE SCHOOL 24hr Drumathon is BACK and is being held October 24-25, 2008. It starts at 10:00am in the school auditorium and we are going for 24hrs straight!! That's right, we're going to be drumming for 24 hours in a row.
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Drumathon Returns! Print E-mail
Written by Dave Kropf   
Thursday, 11 September 2008
Once again, the drummers of VISIBLE SCHOOL will play for 24 straight hours to raise money for their upcoming trip to the Percussive Arts Society International Convention.  On the morning of October 24, the students wil begin drumming and will continue on for 24 hours without stopping!  Check back for more info and to see how YOU can be involved in helping to get the guys to PASIC!
 
VISIBLE Drummer Tour Blog Print E-mail
Written by Dave Kropf   
Wednesday, 12 March 2008
Currently, Cayerio is out on a cross country tour and you can follow along with drummer, Jon Nowicki's tour blog. From devotionals to gig photos, travel with the guys as they minister throughout the US.
 
Percussion Instructor Launches New Drumming Website - www.drummertalk.org Print E-mail
Written by Dave Kropf   
Thursday, 06 March 2008
For the past 2+ years, Dave Kropf (percussion div. head) and several students have been getting together every week to record Drummer Talk podcast. Now, they are stepping up their game with a fully interactive drumming website!
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