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Sounds of Summer Percussion Camp at Iowa State University Promotes Thrill of Making Music

Sounds of Summer Camp June 8, June 9.

Rieman Music and Iowa State University in Ames have joined forces to offer Yamaha Sounds of Summer Percussion Camp on June 8 and June 9, 2013.

Sounds of Summer provides intensive, hands-on instruction to young percussionists in grades 7 to 12 and covers drumline fundamentals, basic and advanced techniques, sectional playing, ensemble performance and leadership skills. Since the camp’s inception in 1985, more than 50,000 percussionists have honed their skills at Sounds of Summer programs across the country.

The 2013 Sounds of Summer Percussion Camp will take place at Iowa State University, 149 Music Hall and includes two full days of group rehearsals, sectionals, individual instruction, special clinics and performances, along with The Marching Essentials book series. Read More.

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