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Percussion Studies
Scholarships & Major Auditions
Students interested in music scholarships and students wishing to major in Production Studies in Performing Arts are required to audition. Scholarships range from $250-$1000 per semester and are talent-based. A student should be able to demonstrate proficiency in at least two of the following areas of percussion for scholarship consideration and/or acceptance into the Production Studies in Performing Arts degree program. In addition, sight-reading will be given in one area of the student’s choice.
- Snare Drum: A strong rudimental and concert background in snare drumming demonstrated by performing a snare drum solo in either a concert or rudimental style, or both. Demonstrated proficiency on the Percussive Arts Society International Drum Rudiments is also expected as well as the ability to sight-read standard rhythms and stickings.
- Keyboard: A basic playing and/or theoretical understanding of major and minor scales and arpeggios; and intermediate level of sight-reading ability, and demonstrated technical proficiency on a two or four-mallet marimba, vibraphone, or xylophone solo.
- Timpani: A basic knowledge of the mechanical and pitch characteristics of timpani; technical command of a three or four drum timpani solo; and a basic understanding of intervals and scales and the ability to hear, sing, and tune notes on timpani.
Drumset: A strong command of various musical styles including jazz, rock, funk, Latin, and ballads (using brushes) must be displayed through performance of playing time, improvising fills and solos, and a thorough background in snare drum performance. A basic understanding of reading drumset charts is also highly regarded.
All auditions should be scheduled during the spring semester. Auditions are held between January and March and must be completed by April 1st. Contact the Clemson Band Office at 864-656-3380 to schedule an audition date. No audition is required for non-majors who wish to participate in the percussion program.
