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Sharpen your technique and elevate your playing with the official 2027 Dark Sky Percussion Quad Audition Packet! Developed by the Dark Sky Battery Staff, this packet is an essential for attending our 2027 audition weekend.
What's Included:
Technique & Approach Guide: Detailed glossary of the basic percussion strokes used to unify the ensemble's sound, including the Legato Stroke (Rebound Stroke), Staccato Stroke (Down Stroke), Tap, and Up Stroke.
Dynamics and Heights: Specifications for dynamic levels (from pianissimo to fortissimo), including the corresponding stick heights used to unify the sound and look of the ensemble.
Core Mechanics: A breakdown of essential playing mechanics, including the proper Fulcrum and the use of the Fingers, Wrist, and Forearm for control and technical range.
Exercises: A select set of exercises tailored for the 2027 Dark Sky Battery [Legos, WD-50]. Designed to help players advance technically and musically, strengthen chops, increase endurance, and achieve a unified ensemble sound.
Battery Piece: A full Battery Piece meant to be paired with choreography and movement! This piece challenges you through a variety of fundamentals and tests your endurance and quick thinking. This piece is set to 188 BPM.
Rudiment Sheet [UPDATED]: Includes a comprehensive list and notation of 45 rudiments and exercises, such as Flam Accents, Swiss Army Triplets, Egg Beaters, and more.
Sharpen your technique and elevate your playing with the official 2027 Dark Sky Percussion Quad Audition Packet! Developed by the Dark Sky Battery Staff, this packet is an essential for attending our 2027 audition weekend.
What's Included:
Technique & Approach Guide: Detailed glossary of the basic percussion strokes used to unify the ensemble's sound, including the Legato Stroke (Rebound Stroke), Staccato Stroke (Down Stroke), Tap, and Up Stroke.
Dynamics and Heights: Specifications for dynamic levels (from pianissimo to fortissimo), including the corresponding stick heights used to unify the sound and look of the ensemble.
Core Mechanics: A breakdown of essential playing mechanics, including the proper Fulcrum and the use of the Fingers, Wrist, and Forearm for control and technical range.
Exercises: A select set of exercises tailored for the 2027 Dark Sky Battery [Legos, WD-50]. Designed to help players advance technically and musically, strengthen chops, increase endurance, and achieve a unified ensemble sound.
Battery Piece: A full Battery Piece meant to be paired with choreography and movement! This piece challenges you through a variety of fundamentals and tests your endurance and quick thinking. This piece is set to 188 BPM.
Rudiment Sheet [UPDATED]: Includes a comprehensive list and notation of 45 rudiments and exercises, such as Flam Accents, Swiss Army Triplets, Egg Beaters, and more.