Verification Quiz - Video TWO - Strong Foundations for Building Young Percussionists – with John Hearnes and David England

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* 1. Contact Information

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Email Address for Certificate of Verification

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* 2. Which of the following was mentioned regarding resources? Please check all that apply. (20 pts)

It's highly recommended that you assign a memorized snare drum solo the very first week of band.

Currently, it is difficult to find quality published percussion ensemble music.

With band literature, assign parts and choose music in such a way that students are not left out.

Properly challenge students by assigning percussion ensembles.

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* 3. Which of the following was suggested regarding a possible percussion curriculum. Please check all that apply. (20 pts)

John and David offer a complete percussion curriculum for free.

Any administrator that asks you to adopt a percussion curriculum doesn't understand that this is not necessary due to the uniqueness of percussion playing.

The the offered curriculum is structured by ability level - beginning, intermediate, medium-advanced, and advanced.

You should avoid plagiarism in curriculum writing by avoiding suggested curriculum items such as those of the presenters.

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* 4. Which of the following is presented in the segment on Equipment? Please check all that apply. (20 pts)

Innovative (IP) brand equipment is clearly superior to that of every other manufacturer.

A consideration of selecting drum sticks for the beginner is the length.

A consideration of selecting drum sticks for the beginner is the the thickness.

A consideration of selecting drum sticks for the beginner is the that the cost not be prohibitive.

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* 5. What considerations did they suggest for the practice pad? Please check all that apply. (20 pts)

That the head has a feel like a drum head and has a rim.

You should never stack two practice pads on top of each other.

If place it on top of a snare drum, it's heavy enough that it does not bounce around when you play.

Placing a pad on a stand is much preferred over placing it on a drum.

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* 6. Which of the following did David suggest when choosing mallets for young players? Please check all that apply. (20 pts)

Rattan handles are the best choice because of their durability.

Use yarn-wound mallets on ALL mallet percussion instruments.

Plastic or rubber handles are the best choice for timpani playing.

The two best tesing grounds for mallets are drum corps and middle school band.

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