| During the Winter and Spring months, our Percussion Section spend numerous after school hours preparing percussion ensemble music for festivals and concerts. This group has experienced great success in the past three years at State Solo and Ensemble Festival having never received less than a "Superior" rating. Several non-percussionist students participate in the Percussion Ensemble and learn new skills. Nick Nichols and Christyl Barber work with students outside the classroom for ensembles and solo events. Members of the 2008 NLHS Percussion Ensemble were: Stephen Mooneyhan, Tyler Copeland, Charlie Nichols, Molly Underwood, Amanda Wilkins, Beth Gatlin, Natalie Cooper The percussion section also spends some time during these months in preparation for the next marching season. Training is provided for students in the area of marching snare, tenors and bass drum. Mallet percussion and tympani are also taught during these after school classes. MARCHING PERCUSSION INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF: Nick Nichols, Battery and Percussion Caption Head Christyl Barber, Front Ensemble Caption Head Nic Rushing, Front Ensemble Chris Kupsco, Percussion Technician |