Percussion Ensemble
4th - 7th Grade
Get ready to experience the excitement of performing as part of a Percussion Ensemble!
In Allison Bush’s 10-week Percussion Ensemble, students will learn skills that will advance them as musicians, as well as the different parts of the xylophone, proper mallet techniques, basic music theory, and how to read a music score with multiple parts. As the group works on pieces with two or three parts happening at the same time, students will discover how their individual part helps brings full songs together.
Throughout the course, students will rehearse, strengthen their musical skills, and learn how to listen, collaborate, and stay together as a group. At the end of the 10 weeks, they will put it all together in a final recital and share what they have learned with family and friends.
Cost: $250
Deposit: $125
Class Schedule
10 week course
Classes will meet on Tuesdays from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Tuesday, September 1st
Tuesday, September 8th
Tuesday, September 15th
Tuesday, September 22nd
No class on Tuesday, September 29th due to fall break.
No class on Tuesday, October 6th due to fall break.
Tuesday, October 13th
Tuesday, October 20th
Tuesday, October 27th
Tuesday, November 10th
Tuesday, November 24th
Tuesday, December 1st
Recital Saturday December 5th
Thanksgiving Week Note
The class is currently scheduled to meet on Tuesday, November 24th. If enough students are unable to attend during the week of Thanksgiving, that class will be rescheduled for Wednesday, December 2nd.
Time
1hr | 5PM-6PM | Tuesdays
Ages
4th - 7th Grade
Cost: $250
Deposit: $125
Learn the parts of the xylophone and proper mallet technique.
Build foundational skills in rhythm, notes, and musical structure.
Learn how to read and perform music with multiple parts.
Build confidence by working together as a team
Meet the Teacher
Allison Bush
Allison Bush is originally from Chillicothe, Ohio, and moved to Tennessee in 2002. She holds a bachelor’s degree in K-12 Music Education.
Allison was the first music teacher at Benny Bills Elementary, where she started the music program in 2002 and continued building it until 2019. She then transferred to Union Elementary, where students participate in grade-level programs, choir, ukulele ensembles, percussion ensembles, and community events.
Throughout her career, Allison has led several elementary percussion ensembles. Her students have performed at Sumner County and community events, as well as Beta competitions. For the past two years, her percussion group has earned first-place finishes at the state level, and this past year, the group finished ninth at Beta Nationals.
Allison believes any child can be successful in the music classroom. She has watched students find resilience and confidence through music and firmly believes making music does not come without making mistakes. Lots of love and laughter can be found in any of her classrooms.
Allison is excited to bring her love of teaching to Keen School of Music. She has always loved what Keen brings to the community and is honored to be part of the Keen family.
Contact
Ready to sign up for the
Percussion Ensemble?
Phone:
615 682 4939
Email:
Keenschoolofmusic@gmail.com
Address:
424 E Main Street
Gallatin, TN
37066