PERCUSSION CLINICS
Where Experience and Passion Meet Rapport
Celene has taught clinics for schools, adult bands, and private groups since 1996. She has a proven method that is flexible to meet the needs of each group, and to help individuals become better section teammates.
Percussion Section Basics
General Percussion Instrument Techniques Masterclasses
Mallet Techniques
Auxliliary Percussion Techniques
Tympani Tuning and Techniques
Sectional Practice
Snare Drum Start Up
Reading for Percussion
Rudiments
Festival Preparation
Instrument Stations/Planning
Parts Assignment and Preparation
Drum set and rhythm section clinics
Personalized programming for your school or group
Clinics for Teachers:
How to create in instrument list
Using the Score to Get More Out of Your Section
Instrument Techniques Tutorials and Masterclasses
Percussion Ensemble Coaching
HELP BOOKING CLINICS
There is an alternative to booking band clinicians in Calgary. You can book them yourself for the maximum bang for your buck, OR you can hire Celene to do the work for you.
Clinics are a way to see dramatic improvement in basic skills with beginner and intermediate band students. What is the advantage? Smaller groups in each instrument help focus their time and attention to their own technique, specific to their instrument, with a professional who can troubleshoot on the spot.
Check with your administration about policies that need to be followed for bookings in school, at camps, or at facilities.
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Teachers’ Corner
Looking for some guidance with your percussion section? Take a look at my blog topics which can give you new ideas to help your section learn basic skills and pull together as a team.
CLINICS FAQ
How Much Do Clinics Cost?
Clinic fees vary based on distance of travel, duration, and level of expertise. Within Calgary, expect a minimum of $70/hour, per clinician.
Where do clinics take place?
Clinicians can come to your school or to the camp you have your band retreat.
ZOOM CLINICS ARE AVAILABLE!
If Covid-19 affects your area, check with your local health authority guidelines. All health protocols must be followed including social distancing, mask wearing until instruments are up, proper hand sanitation, and students who show any symptoms of Covid-19 must not participate.
Do your clinicians provide reeds?
Reeds, sticks, instruments, and all materials need to be provided by the school or the student. Some clinicians may provide guidance on how to make reeds (like oboists and bassoonists).
What kind of clinics do your clinicians offer?
There are beginner start up clinics which provide guidance from first opening the case up to playing their first notes. This will be very technique heavy, with a lot of guidance! There are sectional clinics that will provide more in-depth help around music you are preparing for concerts and festivals. Many clinics are a mix of both. Clinicians are experts at using music to tackle technical issues. It is important to be both clear and realistic about your goals. Do you want your kids to have good basics so you can get them through their music? Do you want to have a few sections worked on in sectional style so those are sorted out for concert day? Do you have some kids that need a lot of extra help? Be clear on what you need and the clinicians will be happy to provide their best guidance.
Do you have Insurance?
Yes. I personally carry liability and instrument insurance. Not all providers are the same. Check with your administration and what is required to have visitors at your school. Each clinician is encouraged to carry their own insurance for instruments and liability. WCB does not typically apply to musicians. As clinicians are private contractors who freelance, it is up to individuals to have coverage for liability or WCB (which, again, does not apply to musicians).
How many students per clinic?
Clinics run best in small groups. Beginner clinic maximums would be 10-12 per group. Preferable would be 6 per group.
Although larger groups are possible, these would be masterclass presentations, and individual help would be limited.
During Covid times, 5-6 students max are requested per group.