The Los Osos Percussion Program

The Percussion Program is comprised of approximately 25 student musicians who participate in the various concert and jazz ensembles, as well as the Los Osos Regiment.  During the fall semester, percussionists are divided into battery and pit sections for the marching band.  The percussion class provides an intimate class setting with percussion instructors who provide expertise in playing a full range of percussion instruments, as well as a foundation of music theory and history as it relates specifically to the percussion medium.  The Los Osos program graduates “percussionists,” not “drummers.” Our approach to the percussion activity is centered on the idea of developing the student as a versatile, well-rounded musician; one who is knowledgeable of all areas of percussion practice and performance.

PREREQUISITE:   

An audition is required for placement into the percussion sections.  Auditions take place in May for the following school year’s Regiment percussion section, and in December to fill any personnel vacancies and to determine Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble and Concert Band percussion sections. 

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:

* Also select Saturdays during the fall and spring semesters.

PERCUSSION SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:        
           
(Marching band percussionists see the “Regiment” page for rehearsal and performance dates)